The Germans Found a Bottleneck for Checking the Tankers of the "Shadow Fleet" in the Baltic: EADaily

The Germans found a bottleneck for checking the tankers of the "shadow fleet" in the Baltic: EADaily

EADaily, July 12th, 2025. International maritime law does not allow to stop and search vessels on the high seas just like that, but other loopholes can be applied than Germany uses. This was stated by Johannes Peters, an expert at the Institute for Security Policy in Kiel, in the DW* "Geofactor" podcast.

Saildrone Voyager detects Russian shadow fleet during NATO Task Force X Baltic demonstration - EUROPE SAYS

Saildrone has concluded a successful deployment of its Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) during NATO’s Task Force X Baltic demonstration, held from 16

Saildrone Voyager detects Russian shadow fleet during NATO Task Force X Baltic demonstration

Led by NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT), alongside NATO Maritime Command (MARCOM) and the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), the initiative featured multi-domain collaboration. Four Saildrone Voyager USVs maintained constant operation, delivering round-the-clock wide-area surveillance and maritime domain awareness.   Experimenting in the #BalticSea! Meet the Saildrone Voyager. A sail-powered vessel that can stay at…

Chinese Shadow Fleet Spotted Near India; French Intel Report

A Chinese research ship, operating discreetly in the Bay of Bengal, was recently identified by French maritime intelligence company Unseenlabs through advanced satellite-based radio frequency surveillance. The vessel, located approximately 120 nautical miles from India’s territorial waters, had disabled its Automatic Identification System (AIS), prompting heightened vigilance from regional authorities. The ship’s activities are believed to inclu…