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vesselspotter.eurosky.social @vesselspotter.eurosky.social · 05/10/2026

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A Russian post calls for the urgent redeployment of the three submarines currently operating in the Baltic — Velikiye Luki, Krasnodar and Novorossiysk — to the Northern or Pacific Fleets, citing rising tensions in the region. The submarines could leave the Baltic via the MED. t.me/operline_ru/...

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🇷🇺 RUSSIA DETAINS CARGO SHIP IN THE GULF OF FINLAND Russian authorities have detained the Cyprus-flagged Västerbotten (9436226) while she was sailing toward Estonia’s Sillamäe port.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

LADY D: A ROUTINE STOP — OR SOMETHING MORE? The Russian-flagged general cargo vessel LADY D (IMO 9349289) is currently sailing in the western Mediterranean, off northern Bizerte, Tunisia. Since June 28, the vessel had remained near Famagusta, Cyprus, following previous calls at Cochin and Mumbai.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The current position of SPARTA is at North Sea reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Kaliningrad, Russia, sailing at a speed of 8.5 knots and expected to arrive there on Oct 4.The vessel SPARTA (IMO 9268710) is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship currently sailing under the flag of Russia.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

😎The current position of ANASTASIIA is at North East Atlantic Ocean reported 4 min ago by AIS. The vessel is sailing at a speed of 7.4 knots. The vessel ANASTASIIA (IMO 9349291, MMSI 273298160) is a General Cargo Ship built in 2006 (20 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Russia.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A 77,000-tonne cargo vessel, identified in AIS data as BAI GUAN (IMO 9636917), has completed the Arctic leg of the Northern Sea Route from Ust-Luga toward China’s Bayuquan. The voyage links Belarusian cargo, Russian Baltic infrastructure and the Arctic with a Chinese destination.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The merchant vessel YURIY ARSHENEVSKIY is currently in the Marmara Sea, while ANASTASIIA has recently left the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, the Shabalin, a Ropucha-class landing ship that escorted her on September 21, has reportedly made a stop in Tartus, as indicated by satellite imagery.

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Mark Douglas @maritimekiwi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It’ll be interesting to see if ADMIRAL GRIGOROVICH replaces the NEUSTRASHIMY as the Russian Navy’s forward deployed frigate in the North Sea/English Channel. @vesselspotter.eurosky.social, @pa.nton.cx, @auonsson.bsky.social, @tiafarris10.bsky.social, @rfnosblog.bsky.social

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The current position of the LADY MARIIA is in the Eastern Mediterranean. The LADY MARIIA (IMO 9220641) is a Russian-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel. Following what appears to have been a probable drone attack west of Malta, the vessel seems to have resumed normal navigation.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Russian cargo ship reportedly struck in the Mediterranean. The Russian-flagged Lady Mariia (IMO 9220641),a sanctioned vessel reportedly linked to the transport of military cargo, was allegedly struck by drones in the Mediterranean after departing Algeria.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The GALATEA is currently monitoring the North Sea area where a possible rendezvous involving RFN vessels may take place. At this stage, there is no independent confirmation of such an encounter. While awaiting further corroboration and potentially new imagery, we continue to monitor the movements.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Russian crude tanker KARNEOL (IMO 9387255) is following LADY R into the MED. Departing Ust-Luga, KARNEOL has reportedly followed essentially the same route and remained in close proximity throughout much of the voyage. Coincidence or coordinated movement? No direct link is confirmed.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🚢 OSINT | LADY R Russian-flagged Ro-Ro LADY R (IMO 9161003) is approaching the Mediterranean, just miles from Gibraltar. AIS shows destination “FOR ORDER”, with no confirmed final port. Its previous reported military-material movements make the transit worth monitoring.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Southern North Sea 5/9/26 RoyalNavy Daring Class (Type 45) destroyer HMSDuncan (D37) is likely waiting for the next encounter between Russian ships. (By @pegge49 - on X) @maritimekiwi.bsky.social

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Neustrashimyy left the Baltic Sea two months ago to conduct escort missions for Russian and Russia-linked vessels, including ships associated with the so-called “Shadow Fleet.”

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

OSINT | TURKISH SHIPPING & RUSSIAN OIL Turkish-based Wavewhisper Shipping Ltd is the registered owner and commercial manager of sanctioned tanker SUN (IMO 9293117), linked to Russian oil flows toward India and Egypt.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Admiral Kasatonov is reportedly escorting LNG carrier Portovyy out of the Baltic. A photo by @MrFrantarelli appears to show the Pereod-M anti-drone system. Its growing presence on RFN ships raises a question: is it becoming a standard defensive fit?

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Unusual container aboard Russian Ro-Ro SPARTA (IMO 9268710), photographed after its call at Baltiysk. The CMA CGM-marked unit is noteworthy given the group’s documented commercial links to Russia, but does not prove direct corporate involvement.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Russian Telegram sources report the Northern Fleet intelligence ship R/V Viktor Leonov (R. Muklevich) has reappeared in the Atlantic after nearly a month of silence, heading NE. They also note Admiral Kasatonov and Akademik Pashin remain unaccounted for. t.me/operline_ru/...

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Russian Navy hydrographic vessel Romuald Muklevich resumed weather transmissions after a 35-day gap. Last report: 29 Jun (41.7N, 12.7W). Today: 35.3N, 25.2W (via @te3ej). No AIS or position reports during the gap, leaving its activity in the central North Atlantic untraceable.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

OSINT | North Sea New imagery shows Russian Navy Neustrashimyy (Project 11540, hull 772) operating alone in the North Sea. After yesterday's sighting with a Vishnya-class SIGINT vessel off England, the ships appear to have separated, suggesting their coordinated activity has likely ended.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

1 Aug 2026: RFS Neustrashimy (772) was observed conducting a logistics transfer with Vishnya-class AGI Vasiliy Tatishchev (SSV-231) east of Galloper Wind Farm. No signs of underway refuelling; the evolution likely involved stores, consumables or personnel. A Med deployment now appears less likely.

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spectre crouton @spectrecrouton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

...Vasiliy Tatishchev (underway since 25 July) operating in the North Sea today x.com/pegge49/stat...

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Russian Forces Spotter @tiafarris10.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🚨🚨🚨 The sanctioned Ro-Ro cargo ship 🇷🇺 BALTIC LEADER (IMO 9220639) arrived at Pointe-Noire last night. After sailing south along the West African coast without broadcasting a destination, the vessel has now reached the 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo.

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Christian Panton @pa.nton.cx · 26/07/2026

Tug Sergey Balk transitting Danish Straits with curious AIS status: Aground. Operating closely (500 meters) near other similar sized object. NATO escorts typically are at 2 NM.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

🚨 OSINT Alert: Overnight (25 Jul 2026), Ukraine's SBU reportedly conducted long-range UAS strikes in the Caspian Sea. Reported targets included cargo ships Port Olya 2 (IMO 9481881) and Begey, both linked to the Russia-Iran logistics corridor. #OSINT

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

What can crew activity reveal about a warship? Using a dataset shared by @spectrecrouton.bsky.social, I examined activity linked to the crew of the Russian frigate Neustrashimy during its English Channel transit. I observed similar data previously for Admiral Grigorovich.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The #Baltic Fleet patrol ship #Neustrashimy, recently fitted with the PEROED-M C-UAS counter-drone system PEROED-M C-UAS visible during refueling with the PM-82.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

At El Dekheila Port (🇪🇬), two dredgers have drawn attention: 🇷🇺 AKSAY (IMO 7802964, Russian flag) and 🇨🇳 TONG TU (IMO 9606651), operated by CCCC Tianjin Dredging. The terminal is managed by the MSC–Hutchison–COSCO consortium, while the dredging contract remains undisclosed. #OSINT #Maritime

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Telegram documents reportedly show GLORY OCEAN and BRIGHT OCEAN traveling from China to Norway under Mali’s flag. Seen near Singapore in May, their voyage is linked to NOVATEK’s LNG projects in Murmansk with Chinese partners.

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Tom Bike @tombike.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Massive hull breach spotted TODAY 👇 in Russia Izumrud patrol ship sunk yesterday by Ukraine made Sargan-3000 USV at 44.5647, 37.9934 located by X WritingFates Black Sea Solntsedar nice little harbor, 20km from Novorossiysk. X UA_NAVY sat image 👇 browser.dataspace.copernicus.eu?zoom=18&lat=...

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The Russian vessel BALTIC LEADER, which left St. Petersburg on July 3 after calling at Oran and Algiers, is near the Canary Islands heading south, likely toward West African ports (Guinea/Togo). As in previous voyages, it may unload military vehicles for Russian PMCs or Mali.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The Russian vessel ADLER, after a brief stop in the port of Oran, Algeria, sets off again for new horizons where it can transfer cargo shipped to St. Petersburg...will it be military material or simply commercial material?

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Syrian sources suggest Russia may be preparing to restore a long-term presence at Tartus, with one pier reserved for the navy and another converted into a commercial cargo. If confirmed would include increased naval deployments, cargo traffic on the port. bsky.app/profile/vess...

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Great Belt, Denmark | July 13, 26 Moma-class ship RFS Kildin (512) transited the Danish Straits. A protective net is visible forward of the bridge, an increasingly common feature on ships without dedicated counter-drone systems. Some analysts speculate the vessel is bound for the Med, unconfirmed.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Update | ADLER Russian vessel ADLER departed Kaliningrad on 1 July 2026 and is now west of Portugal, sailing south. Previously linked to Russian military logistics, its destination and cargo remain unconfirmed. Further AIS, satellite and port data analysis required.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Update | M/V LADY R AIS data show Lady R, after a Pacific voyage and recent port activity in India, is transiting north through the southern Red Sea. Its current track could bring it near Lady Mariia off Port Said. A possible rendezvous and onward joint movement remain unconfirmed.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

M/V LADY MARIIA AIS data show Lady Mariia, after a recent port call in India and transit through Suez, is holding off Port Said. Its next destination remains unconfirmed. It may call at a Mediterranean port or continue north following routine operational activities.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Rosatom has installed the reactor pressure vessel for Unit 2 at Egypt's El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, strengthening the Russia–Egypt nuclear partnership. Beyond energy, the project reinforces long-term strategic ties and expands Russia's regional influence.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The cargo vessel Mikhail Britnev, absent from public tracking since late June after passing Brest, France, has reappeared with a recorded arrival at Lomé, Togo. The accompanying landing ship Aleksandr Shabalin remains absent from publicly available tracking data, and its current location is unknown.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Unconfirmed satellite imagery suggests submarines at the Novorossiysk naval base may be fitted with anti-drone nets to counter FPV drone threats, underscoring concerns about the vulnerability of this key Black Sea port.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

#BalticFleet patrol ship #Neustrashimy, recently fitted with the PEROED-M C-UAS system, was spotted transiting the Danish Straits out of the Baltic. The upgrade boosts her escort capability. Unconfirmed, but she may relieve frigate Admiral #Grigorovich after months in the #EnglishChannel.

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Neustrashimy (772) northbound under the Great Belt Bridge, Denmark (3 Jul 2026). Compared with 2023 photos, the bridge area appears to show new antenna installations, possibly for EW (GNSS/GPS jamming and/or counter-UAS). Visual assessment only, not confirmed. 📸 FB: Under Broen / Kurt Pedersen

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Royal Navy imagery appears to show the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich receiving supplies from the auxiliary vessel PM-82 off the Suffolk coast. Using auxiliary vessels to replenish ships at sea has long been a key Russian method for sustaining operations far from home ports. t.me/SeaPower/5018

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Russia Maritime Watch @rfnosblog.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Photos from May 2026 reportedly show the Russian-flagged Marshal Vasilevskiy fitted with protected 12.7 mm Kord positions. If confirmed, does this reflect evolving security measures on Russian state-linked vessels in the Baltic? Is it an isolated case or part of a broader trend?

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