U.S. Southern Command has released images of today's capture of the oil tanker #Olina in the #Caribbean Sea.

Breaking: U.S. forces are seizing the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean near Trinidad — the fifth interdiction of Venezuelan crude shipments in recent weeks. The vessel was reportedly flying a false Timor-Leste flag after departing Venezuela. Escalating sanctions enforcement continues. #Venezuela

Maritime law and freedom of navigation under scrutiny after reports of an incident involving a Russian-flagged vessel in international waters. Read more on the legal and operational implications: seawarning.blogspot.com/2026/01/inci... #Maritime

#Hyperion still on its way from #Venezuela to #Russia #UstLuga #Ust-Luga #BalticSea gcaptain.com/second-shado... #GCaptain @tankertrackers.com @maritimekiwi.bsky.social @kerstin10785berlin.bsky.social @covertshores.bsky.social @pa.nton.cx

⚠️ Network data indicate a loss of connectivity on Iran’s internet backbone provider TCI in Kermanshah as nationwide protests enter day 12. The outage comes amid rising casualties and signs of wider disruptions across multiple regions.

🚢 MAERSK SEMBAWANG (IMO 9315226) Currently nearly stationary in the North Atlantic, west of Tangier (35.546°N / 8.654°W). Speed ~0.7 kn, erratic course, AIS status Not Under Command. Likely technical issue or operational stop while awaiting instructions. #Osint

#Earth ( #tanker with history of #Russia trade) IMO 9269257 #IMO9269257 still off #Rhodes #Greece with tug (arrived in nov but tug since mid-dec) Must be costly? @tankertrackers.com @maritimekiwi.bsky.social @mercoglianos.bsky.social @seanews.bsky.social @kerstin10785berlin.bsky.social

Lago di Ledro (9471654/636093203) has been sitting in the Irish Sea at anchor for more than 24 hours, adjacent to the route between Dublin and Holyhead. Last port was Arkhangelsk and its stated destination is Izmir, Turkey. It is not a sanctioned vessel, but it's a somewhat curious place to park.

Shield AI unveils the X-BAT — a runway-free, AI-piloted VTOL fighter drone with long range and autonomous combat capabilities. A potential game-changer in airpower and collaborative combat aircraft. #DefenseTech #AI #VTOL #Autonomy

Afaik this picture is not from the #Elbus attack but the #HafniaNile #Ceres1 collision shippingwatch.dk/Rederier/Tan...

A Palau-flagged oil tanker, Elbus (ex-Euroleader), en route to Russia’s Novorossiysk, was damaged by a drone attack in the Black Sea near Turkey. The vessel diverted to a Turkish port; no injuries or pollution reported. #BlackSea #shadowfleet

A Russian oil tanker was attacked by a drone off the coast of Turkey. The ship "Elbus" was flying the Palau flag, but it was originally built for Russia (Sovcomflot) and was called Scf Aldan, according to media reports. 1/2

Lidar buoy deployed at 7°54.16'N, 77°39.84E in Gulf of Mannar, off Kanyakumari (Charts 22223/262 INT 7365). Requesting a wide berth of 2nm for meteorological & oceanographic observations. Cancel msg 311830 UTC MAR 26.

Acapulco, Mexico faces critical water shortage following last week's earthquake. More than 400,000 residents lack safe drinking water due to damaged water systems. Efforts underway to restore services, with most expected by Jan 12th. #AcapulcoEarthquake

❗️The 🇺🇸US Coast Guard has released footage of the escort of the 🇷🇺Russian tanker Marinera (Bella 1) by the USCGC Munro cutter, which was detained in the Atlantic Ocean.

Fishing vessel ~30m long, engine failure, no crew on board drifting off 12.0N,50.0W. All ships in vicinity, keep a sharp lookout & notify MRCC Fort de France if spotted. #MaritimeSafety

U.S. Southern Command confirms the seizure of the tanker M/T Sophia in the Caribbean Sea. The stateless, sanctioned “shadow fleet” vessel was intercepted in international waters. The U.S. Coast Guard is escorting the tanker to the United States for final disposition.

Declared terrorist attack on board the MARINERA (RUS) at 48°0' N, 42°54' W. The vessel en route to Murmansk is in distress.

Received an distress alert reporting a “terrorist attack” involving the vessel #MARINERA (ex #Bella 1), flg Russia, en route to Murmansk. Given the ship’s recent US–Venezuela–Russia entanglements, this may reflect a misclassified or escalatory maritime incident rather than confirmed terrorism.

🚁 Brave US Coast Guard crew battles high winds to rescue 9 from a grounded fishing boat in Alaska's Bering Sea near Saint George Island! Their skills shine, hoisting all to safety after overnight struggles #MarineRescue #AlaskaPribilofs

Weather Disruption – Rotterdam ❄️ Severe snowfall has forced the CLdN Ports Terminal Rotterdam to close until further notice while the site is fully cleared. Reopening will take several hours at minimum. CLdN Distriport Rotterdam (LoLo services to Cork & Dublin) is operating as normal.

US military activity detected in the Gulf of #Oman. Meanwhile, protests in #Iran intensify. #Osint

21 years ago a single submarine of Swedish Navy sneaked past the extensive anti-submarine shields and sank air craft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in an exercise. Sweden has since refined the stealth properties of the Gotland-class submarines and a newer class is under construction.

Bad weather conditions. Why ? #Astraios

Pakistan has issued a NAVAREA warning for the Arabian Sea: naval units will conduct live missile and gunnery firing exercises on 8–9 Jan 2026 (0300–1300 UTC). Mariners are advised to keep well clear of the designated area.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into East Sea, per South Korea's military. This marks Pyongyang's first test of the year, reported by Yonhap News. #NorthKorea #MissileLaunch

#Amonith IMO 9164093 #IMO9164093 under tow to #Szcecin #Poland (shipyard?) passing #Skaw #Skagen #DK #Denmark Earlier experienced a breakdown in the #NorthSea and was towed to #Esbjerg by #Esvagt

M/V Cali near 35-08.8N 006-57.3W, 04 Jan 2026, man overboard at approx 0100UTC. All vessels in the area requested to stay vigilant & report any sightings to MRCC #Morocco . #SAR

❗️Russia has officially appealed to the United States with a request to stop pursuing the tanker Bella 1, stating that the vessel is now sailing under the Russian flag, according to The New York Times.

Rising tensions in the southern Caribbean and Venezuelan waters are impacting maritime navigation, with increased U.S. naval interdiction and enforcement risks. seawarning.blogspot.com/2025/12/sout...

What would winter holidays be without a ship from Russia damaging a comms cable? Huh! Small cargo ship FITBURG (Russia to Israel) was helo-boarded by Finnish authorities after being found with anchor chain in water and suspected of damaging an Elisa-cable.

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Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared, a new search has begun in the Indian Ocean using advanced seabed technology. Hope remains alive for answers to one of aviation’s greatest mysteries as teams target high-probability areas.

U.S. military reports 30th drug boat strike off Eastern Pacific, claiming lives of 2. This escalating war on drugs has resulted in over 107 deaths since Sep. Strikes claimed as necessary to curb drug flow to US. #PacificDrugStrike

Sanctioned #shadowfleet #tankers idling off #Greece. Afraid of attack a la #Qendil ? #Spring IMO 9315446 #IMO9315446 #View IMO 9271327 #IMO9271327 #SouthStar IMO 9263186 #IMO9263186 @tankertrackers.com @maritimekiwi.bsky.social @auonsson.bsky.social @pa.nton.cx @claudialanz.bsky.social

Boat capsizes at Palm Beach, Sydney. A man has passed away, a teenage boy remains missing. Emergency services are searching for the missing boy. If you have any information, please contact Northern Beaches police or Crime Stoppers. #PrayForPalmBeach #AusNews

Two tankers made contact off Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, for reasons not yet determined. The 141-meter Kalbajar and the 115-meter Alatepe were involved in the incident at the Küçükçekmece anchorage.

Russian “Ghost Ship” Sank While Smuggling Nuclear Reactor Parts Likely Bound for North Korea — UNITED24 Media share.google/x4i3A6R0UKwl...

#CGasSaturn #seafarers repatriated #ChristianiaGas #TradeWindsNews www.tradewindsnews.com/gas/christia...

S/V ARAKAO (possible name “BELLA CIAO”, MMSI 227464860) has been out of contact for one week. Departed Cape Verde on Dec 20 bound for Cayenne, French Guiana. All vessels in the Cape Verde–Guyane sector are requested to keep a sharp lookout, report any information to GRIS-NEZ MRCC.

Warning. The vessel MV Integrity Star (IMO No-8658499) has been reported abandoned and adrift near 05 Deg 31.75N 076 Deg 59.53E as of Dec 25th. All mariners are requested to keep a sharp lookout and report any sightings to MRCC Mumbai.

Greek coastguard rescued nearly 400 migrants off southern Crete in multiple operations in the Eastern Mediterranean. People were saved from a fishing boat, a rubber dinghy, and transferred with support from a freighter, helicopter, and Frontex. The route remains highly dangerous.

Motor Vessel SERENA, IMO 9451173, at 21°37.86'S 056°22.20'E, drifting & not under command. All ships in the area, please keep sharp lookout.

Ship CHINA CHAMPION (IMO 9940095, Singapore flag) in distress at LAT 01 10.07'S LONG 009 18.93'W. #SOSChinaChampion

During the night of December 21-22, a drone strike hit 🇷🇺 Russian oil infrastructure located at the port of 🇷🇺 Taman, in Krasnodar Krai. The attack was carried out in retaliation for repeated 🇷🇺 Russian strikes on 🇺🇦 Odesa.

Ukrainian UAVs reportedly struck Russia’s deep-water Port of Taman overnight, triggering large fires at oil terminals. Multiple explosions were heard, fuel tanks burned, and port infrastructure — including piers and vessels — was damaged. Another blow to Russian logistics in the Black Sea. #war

NAVAREA IV WARNING (North Atlantic): Hazardous operations due to space debris from 28–30 Dec, daily 1300–1430 UTC, in the area bounded by approx. 54°25’N–48°44’N / 37°11’W–40°28’W. Mariners advised to exercise caution.

A motorboat carrying 46 people capsized off Aroroy, Masbate, Bicol, Philippines on Dec 20. 3 confirmed dead, 1 child still missing after battling strong waves. Rescue teams saved 34 passengers & crew,search ongoing for the child. #wateraccident #Philippines

Solstizio oggi 21 dicembre alle ore 14 sul piano verticale della multimeridiana realizzata in cartoncino. Da "The Brithish Sundial Society"