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Doing something in the shipping ecosystem.

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Johan West @johanwest.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Over the last couple of weeks I've built a small hobby tool that compares free radar satellite images (Sentinel-1) with live AIS ship data around Denmark. The aim: find ships at sea that don't show up on AIS. A short thread on how it works 🧵
Radar image from Sentinel-1C, 13 October 2026 at 18:52 CEST, covering the Skagerrak, Kattegat, the Belts and the western Baltic to Bornholm, shown black on a map. Hundreds of small coloured symbols mark ships: most are cyan circles (ships with AIS), and a few dozen are red squares (radar spots no AIS ship explains). Legend: red square = clear spot that no AIS ship can explain; small pink dotted square = faint spot without AIS; small cyan circle = AIS ship paired with a spot; small yellow dashed circle = AIS ship with no spot found; small purple dashed circle = AIS ship near the coast (not searched); large red circle = ship on a sanctions list; large orange dashed circle = ship in Ukraine's shadow fleet catalogue; large green rectangle with a label = position in a Morse report; yellow line = edge of the radar image; purple shading = no live AIS coverage.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 16h
The tanker will not enter the german territoriale waters on that route.
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Josh Plumley @josh.hullcipher.com · 19h
A tanker usually goes quiet for a day or more between one country's number and the next. MYRA (IMO 9336490), on five sanctions lists, took seven minutes. At 5:26 AM EDT on 15 Oct she was heading west off Prangli, Estonia, on a Madagascar number. At 5:33 we heard her on a Cameroon one.
Map of the eastern Gulf of Finland. MYRA's track on her Madagascar number (orange) runs west from near Primorsk; her Cameroon number (green) carries on 
  past Helsinki. Thin lines run from the track to a point near Demyansk, 380 km inland, where a tooltip reads 81.9 kn and 'This position is on land.'
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Till Andrzejewski @nautimpulse.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Six months in the maritime grey zone. MOwlSINT’s 44-page pilot journal for Q2/Q3 2026 brings together OSINT reports, ship movements and case research on Russian naval escorts, shadow fleet routes and Chinese offshore links. Request a free copy (EN/DE): info@mowlsint.de #MaritimeSecurity #OSINT
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Ole Sanvig @sanvig.dk · 14/10/2026
GPS-jamming som et biprodukt af en del af russernes dommedags/dead hand-system?
nrk.no
Fant mystiske russiske satellitter
Forskere fra Trondheim var med da det som kan være russiske våpen i rommet ble avslørt.
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Miska Knapek @miskaknapek.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"Let's go to IKEA!".... "-No, not like that" ... www.reuters.com/world/ikeas-...
reuters.com
IKEA's Danish stores could become shelters as Europe boosts preparedness
In the bedding department of Denmark's largest IKEA store, security chief Torben Mortensen ​walks past rows of display beds and describes a use for them far removed from retail: emergency shelter.
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Bundesakademie für Sicherheitspolitik @baks.bund.de · 13/10/2026
„Beim Internationalen Tag der #Katastrophenvorbeugung geht es darum, darauf aufmerksam zu machen, wie Menschen auf der ganzen Welt ihre Widerstandsfähigkeit gegenüber Katastrophen stärken.“ SH investiert u. a. in „Landesweit 300 Katastrophenschutzeinheiten“ oder die Modernisierung des Sirenennetzes.
ndr.de
Feldbetten, Watthosen, mobile Tankstellen: So ist SH auf Katastrophen vorbereitet
Heute ist Internationaler Tag der Katastrophenvorbeugung. Das Innenministerium sieht Schleswig-Holstein für einen Ernstfall gut vorbereitet. In den vergangenen Jahren hat das Land viel investiert.
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Sophie Witte @sophiewitte.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
"Das Innenministerium [Schleswig-Holstein] empfiehlt, dass sich jeder Haushalt im Ernstfall mind. 72h selbst versorgen können sollte." Außerdem wurden rund 1.000 Notfallpunkte eingerichtet & rund €23,2 Mio. für umfassende Modernisierung des Sirenennetzes bis 2030 bereitgestellt. shorturl.at/OpwVz
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Feldbetten, Watthosen, mobile Tankstellen: So ist SH auf Katastrophen vorbereitet
Heute ist Internationaler Tag der Katastrophenvorbeugung. Das Innenministerium sieht Schleswig-Holstein für einen Ernstfall gut vorbereitet. In den vergangenen Jahren hat das Land viel investiert.
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Naval News @navalnews.com · 12/10/2026
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) has intercepted and boarded the Shadow Fleet oil tanker DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, more than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion Island 🇫🇷🇷🇪 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
navalnews.com
French Navy Intercepts and Boards Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘DF Peak’ South of Réunion - Naval News
The French Navy (Marine Nationale) has intercepted and boarded the Shadow Fleet oil tanker DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, more than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion Island
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Bartelds @bartelds.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
www.gov.uk/government/p...
gov.uk
MGN 719 (M+F) Operating in GNSS denied and degraded environments
Guidance on the risks of GNSS degradation and denial, and measures maritime stakeholders can take to improve resilience and operational safety.
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Pax Lusitanica @paxlusitanica.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The fact that the vessel carried urea instead of diesel was quickly pointed out by Michelle Wiese Bockmann from Lloyd's, but by then the story had already gone viral. Careful with misinformation, folks.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Press release from Panama concerning UK santioned tanker which are already deregistered. @vesselspotter.eurosky.social
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Sarah Kirchberger @sarahkirchberger.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
‼️This OSINT-based interactive database of "hybrid war signals" from Latvia should be much better known! hwt.lv
hwt.lv
Hybrid War Tracker
Hybrid War Tracker landing page with map, briefs, and recent signals.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🤣 Look at the vessel. I t is a russian Kara-Class and a Kaschin-Class. Probaly scraped.
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SONARROW @sonarrow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We're currently mapping "European" crewing companies, linked to shadow-fleet vessels. A big part of the work is decoding deliberately vague job ads. We're looking for a few outside / expert views to sense-check some leads. DM if interested 🙃
static.klipy.com
Bigg Jah Calculating
ALT: Bigg Jah Calculating
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maikmarahrens.bsky.social @maikmarahrens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The #WhiteCondorI has finally found a new home. Assume it will soon fly again. #shadowfleet #oilfuelswar
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Most vessel put EGPSD (Port Said) and proceed further to India. On the other way: baltc for order is quite common.
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FleetLeaks @fleetleaks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
📊 New intel: Russia's Ship Registry Grows by 36% Amid Sanctions Pressure fleetleaks.com/?p=8396 #SanctionsWatch #ShadowFleet #AML #FinCrime
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FleetLeaks @fleetleaks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📊 New intel: Russia Rebuilds Shadow Fleet After Western Interceptions of Oil Tankers fleetleaks.com/?p=8386 #ShadowFleet #AML #FinCrime
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
www.itu.int/rec/R-REC-M.... The AIS-bible. Provided by the ITU.
itu.int
M.1371�:�Technical characteristics for VHF automatic identification system using time division multiple access in the maritime mobile service
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Christian Panton @pa.nton.cx · 16/09/2026
The Gabonese authorities have ended the provisional management of the Gabonese International Ship Registry, which the Gabonese national maritime administration had carried out for the past month. Gabon International Ship Registry (GISR) is now the sole entity authorised to administer the registry.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I can see only the last transmission: 2026 Sep 06 07:54:03 UTC
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Wow, your website is brilliant. I’d already been looking for information on how long it takes for the MMSI to be updated after a change of flag. Very helpful! Thanks
hullcipher.com
HullCipher
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Josh Plumley @josh.hullcipher.com · 15/09/2026
The tanker in gCaptain's Arctic STS story last week, MIRABEL (IMO 9511521), switched her AIS back on Friday south of Nakhodka. For about six hours her reported position kept snapping to one spot in Ussuri Bay, 60 km from where she actually was, while she steamed east at 10 knots.
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FleetLeaks @fleetleaks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📊 New intel: EU Cracks Down on Russia's Shadow Fleet: Flag-State Jurisdiction Tested fleetleaks.com/?p=8316 #SanctionsWatch #ShadowFleet #FinCrime #AML
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Oh, the famous jammertest 2026 😉 www.jammertest.no/warning-abou...
jammertest.no
Warning about GNSS disturbances around Andøya in September
This is a local advisory about the event in Norwegian only Varsel om GNSS-hendelse, jamming-, meaconing- og spoofingøvelse – Jammertest 2026 * Sted: Andøya * Tidspunkt: 10.-18.09.26 * Omfang: fo...
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Sweden has taken action against unflagged vessels passing through Swedish territorial waters. Without having inspected the vessel, I do not assume it to be unflagged. I reckon the Vikings will strike when the right ship is in territorial waters.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
There is a reason why Sweden has boarded ships whose flagging was clearly incorrect – that is, ships flying no flag. It is laid down in Swedish law.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
That’s right, but international maritime law must also be observed in territorial waters. A ship flying a flag has the right of innocent passage, Article 17 UNCLOS. No flag --> the nation state can take a wide range of measures. Russian flag --> in peacetime ok!
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In fact, any tanker taking route ‘T’ (inbound direction GOF) must pass through German territorial waters in the TSS North of Rügen.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
And as most of you here will no doubt have noticed, a great many tankers are switching to the Russian flag. Incidentally, almost all the tankers switching to the Russian flag are already subject to sanctions. The Russian tankers are, of course...
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I assume that most people here have some understanding of international maritime law and, hopefully, are also aware of the differences between it and the laws of naval warfare. In peacetime, the law of the flag state applies.
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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Illegal oil sales from shadow fleet ships are a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine, and we’ll continue to cut them off. (1/3)
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Mark Douglas @maritimekiwi.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
There are a bunch of important maritime news sites that have RSS feeds, but aren't posting to @bsky.app, so I've made @shipbot.bsky.social to post them for your viewing pleasure. If you have other feeds you want me to add let me know. Enjoy!
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vesselspotter.eurosky.social @vesselspotter.eurosky.social · 26/08/2026
Note this article www.hellenicshippingnews.com/why-russian-...
hellenicshippingnews.com
Why Russian-Linked Vessels Are Loitering Above European Subsea Cables | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
🇺🇦 Just €860 to go until we reach 75% of our €89,490 campaign. ✈️A message to our community straight from the skies they defend every day, from the MiG-29 pilots of the 204th Tactical Aviation Brigade. 🔗 Support the campaign: www.help99.co/patches/spec...
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Circular Letter No.5248 - Communication from the Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea --> it is a flag state with an international register.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I was just kidding 😉 It is a strange behavior.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Just a safe way to stay away from swedish TTWs. 😘 Strange for a vessel with flag Liberia.
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maikmarahrens.bsky.social @maikmarahrens.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
News on the insurer of the #CarolineBezengi: Russia based #AlfaStrakhovanie emerged, sanctioned & hence in need of a waiver to cover costs. Good for the cost side, but still bad for how this evolved. They weren't there to send support when the crew lost control over the vessel. bit.ly/4x6hbmP
insurancebusinessmag.com
A sanctioned Russian insurer has quietly emerged behind the salvage of the tanker rotting off Oman
AlfaStrakhovanie's involvement in the Caroline Bezengi response reportedly required a sanctions waiver before salvors could even start work
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Strange... The Ministry of Economy and Commerce announced the results of the selection of the National Maritime Register Operator. www.akchabar.kg/en/news/nacz...
akchabar.kg
A newcomer to the Kyrgyz market became the national operator of the marine registry on Akchabar
Marine Register LLC was recognized as the winner of the tender for the selection of the operator.
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Same here. I did not look at the annex :-( "The Kyrgyz Republic has not granted any authorization to any legal entity or individual, whether domestic or foreign, to register, operate, or use sea-going vessels under the State Flag of the Kyrgyz Republic."
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Leif @leif-11.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Thanks Christian! At the moment I can find 11 vessels, but with messages that have clearly been altered. Easy to spot.
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Christian Panton @pa.nton.cx · 18/08/2026
Sparta, warship, oiler convoy. Return of the "Syrian Express"-style convoys? Outbound through Storebælt. Images: Tonny Gunst, Facebook: Under Broen.
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Christian Panton @pa.nton.cx · 18/08/2026
Government of the Kyrgyz Republic warning about vessels falsely flying their flag (IMO Circular Letter No.5259)
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Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 18/08/2026
Greek tanker carrying Russian oil attacked in Black Sea
pravda.com.ua
Greek tanker carrying Russian oil attacked in Black Sea – Bloomberg
The Suezmax-class tanker Skiros was attacked near the CPC terminal after loading Russian crude, according to Bloomberg sources. No injuries or pollution were reported.
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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🛳️ Bloomberg: Greek tanker carrying Russian oil attacked in the Black Sea after loading at Caspian Pipeline Consortium. 🚀 Navy: Neptune cruise missiles were used to strike the Kamensk Chemical Plant in the Rostov Region. 5/5
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Alexandra Braun @rainbraun.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Am 1. September beginnt in der Ukraine die Schule und die Spendenaktion „Gemeinsam Licht ins Klassenzimmer bringen“ der @de-ua-gesellschaft.bsky.social läuft weiterhin. Wir wollen, dass Kinder sicher lernen können. Bitte spendet (wenn ihr könnt) oder teilt diesen Aufruf. Danke!
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Russia is directly threatening to detain foreign commercial vessels in response to Europe’s efforts against Russia’s "shadow fleet." On August 12, aboard the Varyag cruiser, Putin called the detention of Russian vessels "piracy" and
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Ursulala @ursulala.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Sonnenfinsternis - aber von der ISS aus gesehen:
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