Sanctioned tanker SARASWATI (IMO 9383869) is currently drifting in the Skagerrak after departing Ust-Luga, Russia. Flying the Cameroon flag and laden with crude oil, she’s reporting "Not Under Command" while en route to Singapore. Another one to watch. #OOTT #Shipping #Sanctions

🚢 Strait of Hormuz Traffic Report (April 28, 2026) Activity yesterday with 24 total transits. 🔹 Direction: 79% Outbound (19 ships) 🔹 Heavy Hitter: IDEMITSU MARU (VLCC) leads at 300k+ DWT 🔹 Top Flags: Iran, Panama, Comoros #Shipping #Maritime #StraitOfHormuz #Logistics #Energy

🚨MRCC Mumbai reports 2 Indian fishing boats stranded due to engine failure in the Arabian Sea. Vessels NOHAS ARK-2 ROSA MYSTICA 📍 Position: 12° 00' N, 057° 00' E 👥 Crew: 32 Indian nationals onboard. All vessels transiting the area are requested to keep a sharp lookout. #MaritimeSafety

🚨MEDEVAC REQUEST RCC Norfolk reports a 55yo male in possible cardiac arrest aboard the 44ft sailing catamaran #TRILLI. Location: 475 NM East of #Bermuda (Heading West) Date: 29 Apr 2026, 05:29 UTC All mariners are requested to keep a sharp lookout and assist if possible. #SAR#Sailing

The $500M superyacht Nord, owned by sanctioned oligarch Alexei Mordashov, has reportedly navigated through the Strait of Hormuz despite regional blocks. #NordYacht #Superyacht #Hormuz #BreakingNews #Maritime

US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) confirms a lethal strike against a narco-vessel in the Eastern Pacific. Joint Task Force Southern Spear neutralized 3 "narco-terrorists" linked to designated terrorist orgs. #MaritimeSecurity

#Osint Some problems aboard the yacht...

🚨🚨🚨 Avoiding the English Channel is becoming a clear pattern Some vessels leaving 🇷🇺 Ust-Luga now sail around the 🇬🇧 UK, adding +900 - 1,100 NM and 3 or 5 days. For an Aframax, that’s roughly $ 200k - $ 300k extra per voyage. Take 🇬🇲 DESERT KITE (9235725), which bypassed the Channel entirely.

Wind bad and Oil good! In #US #USA it is easy as that 🤷🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️ #OffshoreWind #Renewables #Oil #Gas #Oil&Gas gcaptain.com/trump-plan-w...

The activity between Norway and Denmark is NOT a real emergency. A newly discovered NOTAM (A2874/26) confirms the activation of Temporary Danger Area 'NSIGHT E' (planned via AIP SUP 03/2026).

Exercise AURORA26 is underway, these NOTAMs might be relevant

#Osint Intense naval military/rescue activity between #Denmark and #Norway. #SAR

🚨 Fire at Newport Docks: A cargo ship loaded with 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal has caught fire in South Wales. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is currently on-site tackling the blaze. Residents in the surrounding area are being advised to keep windows and doors closed. #Newport #Shipping

🚨DISTRESS: MAN OVERBOARD Vessel: MT YUN XIANG 62 Last Seen: 27 APR, 1408 UTC at 11°46'N 083°10.32'E (115nm off Chennai). Description: Male, 28 yrs, 170cm, wearing black shorts. Vessels in IOR are requested to keep a sharp lookout and assist. #MaritimeSafety #ManOverboard #IndianOcean #SAR #Chennai

🚨 NEW INCIDENT: GULF OF GUINEA Boarding of a Merchant Vessel reported at 04-40.75N 006-36.06W (off San Pédro, Ivory Coast). Vessels are advised to keep clear and exercise extreme caution. #MaritimeSecurity #Piracy #GulfOfGuinea #Shipping #SafeSea

🚨 MARITIME SECURITY ALERT Possible hijacking of a merchant vessel reported off the coast of Somalia (Pos: 10-17N 051-30E). Vessels in the Arabian Sea are advised to maintain strict vigilance. #Shipping #MaritimeSecurity #Piracy #Somalia #NAVAREA

⚠️ NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD: FINISTERRE ⚠️ A semi-submerged 40ft white container is adrift near 43-16N 010-30W (reported 11:20 25 APR 26 UTC). Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution. #MaritimeSafety #NavareaII #Sailing #Finisterre

🚨 The Suezmax tanker lost propulsion again today, April 25, at ~06:30 UTC while in the Baltic Sea. Power was reportedly restored after 2 hours. This follows yesterday's drifting state. #Shipping #BalticSea #MaritimeSafety #OilTanker

A Russian rustbucket trawler is moving irregular along the coast of Møn, S of Copenhagen, with a homeguard navy patrol keeping track. Not sure on backstory but left Kaliningrad, seemingly broke down by Gothenburg, continued to a fish factory in Norway, now tug assisted limp back

🚨 #UKMTO WARNING: HIJACK reported off the coast of Somalia. Unauthorized persons have taken control of a tanker 45NM NE of Mareeyo. The vessel is being moved within Somali territorial waters. Vessels in the area are advised to exercise extreme caution. #MaritimeSecurity #Piracy #Shipping

🚨 MARITIME ALERT: IOR The Indian Fishing Boat ADHAM is stranded at 14°10'N 063°50'E due to engine failure with 12 crew onboard. Vessels transiting the Indian Ocean Region: Please keep a sharp lookout and render assistance. #SAR #Maritime #IOR

🚨RCC Norfolk has received an ELT distress signal at position 21-14.5N 042-39.1W (1054Z 24 APR). Keep a sharp lookout. Assist if able. #SearchAndRescue #MaritimeSafety #Urgent #USCG

Tragedy off the coast of North Africa. Somali Ambassador to Algeria, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, confirms at least 17 Somali migrants (12 men, 5 women) have died after their boat capsized en route to Spain. #Somalia #Algeria #Spain

🚨🇷🇺🇺🇦 Ship identified: SMS CARRERA (🇰🇳 IMO 9140528). 👇 She seems to have been struck by Russian drones early on Apr.22, off the coasts of Romania 🇷🇴. @yoruk.bsky.social @covertshores.bsky.social @tendar.bsky.social @spectrecrouton.bsky.social @michellewb.bsky.social @auonsson.bsky.social

Mail delivery for the carrier Gerald R. Ford. 🇺🇸 RG03 is C-2A Greyhound 162166 #AE0454

#Prisma 9299678 and #Fiesta 9260823 keeping to the south of #Malta Most used route(s) are to the north between Malta and Sicily #Russia #Shadowfleet #Mediterranean

🚩 NEW PRIDE (IMO: 9230517). The 24-year-old Suezmax tanker is currently drifting in the Baltic Sea, east of Bornholm, en route to Ust-Luga, Russia. Last port: Suez, Egypt. Current speed: 0.5 kn. #MaritimeSecurity #BalticSea #Oiltanker #Shipping

A strong earthquake, initially reported between M5.8 and M6.0, has struck the southern coast of Crete, Greece. Residents report significant shaking and early aftershocks. Stay safe and remain alert for further updates. #Greece #Crete #Earthquake #Sismo #σεισμός

⚠️WARNING: Finisterre A 12-meter sailing vessel has been reported derelict and adrift near 42-46.73N 011-52.33W. Keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution in the area. #MaritimeSafety #NavareaII #Sailing #Finisterre #ShippingHazard

🚨DISTRESS ALERT A Distress Alert (EPIRB) has been recorded and all mariners in the Atlantic Ocean Region East are requested to maintain a sharp lookout and assist if possible. 📍 Position & DetailsTime: 23 Apr 2026, 18:00 UTC Coordinates: 26 30.00N 067 00.00W #MaritimeSafety #SearchAndRescue #USCG

⚠️ URGENT: Search and Rescue Assistance Required (Caribbean Sea) U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan (RSCSJ) has received an ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) alert indicating a possible downed aircraft in the Caribbean. 📍 Position: 16° 18.2'N, 067° 51.1'W #SearchAndRescue #USCG #MaritimeSafety

🚨U.S. forces have conducted a maritime interdiction of the M/T Majestic X in the Indian Ocean. The stateless tanker, formerly known as the "Phonix," was intercepted transporting Iranian oil. #BreakingNews #IndoPacific #Iran #Sanctions

🚨 DISTRESS: MAN OVERBOARD Vessel: MT BERG 1 Location: 07° 40.64' N, 075° 57.1' E (Indian Ocean Region) Incident Time: ~14:50 UTC, 22 APR 2026 Description: Individual wearing a brown long-sleeve shirt. Vessels in the vicinity are requested to maintain a sharp lookout. #MaritimeSafety #ManOverboard

🚨UKMTO has issued a warning (044-26) regarding suspicious activity 83NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia. A cargo ship was approached by two small craft with armed individuals. After an exchange of fire, the craft retreated. Crew: Safe & accounted for Transit with extreme caution! #MaritimeSecurity

Rayyan Gas #RayyanGas 9133109 off #Sikka #India Searching now or emergency called off ? Note vessel is on #ban #sanction list from #US #USA

🚨URGENT: MAN OVERBOARD The Indian Coast Guard (MRCC Mumbai) reports a person overboard from MT RAYYAN GAS (IMO: 9133109) on April 22 at 14:25 UTC. Position: 22° 20.2' N, 068° 45.6' E Dress: Red T-shirt Vessels in the area: Please keep a sharp lookout and render assistance. #MaritimeSafety #mob

⚠️ NAVIGATIONAL WARNING: INDIA WEST COAST ⚠️ The fishing vessel IFB ISWARYAM is reported sunk off Alappuzha (08-58N 076-28E). Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. #MaritimeSafety #India #NavigationWarning #Kerala #NavareaVIII

Confirmation from satellite images.

⚠️The situation in #Tuapse has turned into an environmental catastrophe. Reports of "black rain" (oil soot) coating the city, a 7km oil slick in the Black Sea, and residents ordered to stay indoors with windows sealed. The refinery is SHUT DOWN. #Russia #Environment #OilSpill #UkraineWar

⚠️ MARITIME ALERT - FINISTERRE A 12-meter sailing vessel is reported derelict and adrift near 42-46.73N 011-52.33W. Navigate with extreme caution in the area. #MaritimeSafety #NavareaII #Sailing #Finisterre #ShippingAlert

The MSC Francesca and Epaminondas are now stopped in or near Iranian waters.

🚨Reports indicate the IRGC fired on container ships attempting to cross this morning. The MSC Francesca and Epaminondas—both sailing with AIS switched off—along with the Euphoria, are now stopped in or near Iranian waters. #StraitOfHormuz #BreakingNews #MaritimeSecurity #IRGC #Shipping

⚠️Portuguese Man o' War Alert (Italy) New sightings confirmed in Calabria (Vibo Marina, Pizzo) and Aeolian Islands. Sailors & boaters: watch for blue floats! Tentacles reach up to 30m. Do NOT touch, even if beached. Stay safe in the Tyrrhenian! #SailingItaly #Calabria #Sicily #MaritimeSafety

@seanews.bsky.social Easterly AS Olivia #EasterlyASOlivia 9340489 back'n'forth in #NorthSea , now idling/drifting #DE #Germany #Coastguard #Küstenwache #Potsdam closeby

🚨UKMTO reports a second incident (043-26) within hours. - Outbound cargo ship fired upon 8NM West of Iran. - Vessel is currently stopped in the water. - Crew: Safe and accounted for; no damage reported to the ship. UKMTO warns of "high levels of activity" in the area. #MaritimeSecurity #Shipping

Something russian broken ? Very smoky #Russia #Navy vessel southbound #GreatBelt #GreatBeltBridge #DK #Denmark this morning #Severomorsk ? @mrfrantarelli.bsky.social @spectrecrouton.bsky.social @pa.nton.cx @auonsson.bsky.social Source FB 'Under Broen'

🚨 UKMTO WARNING: ATTACK OFF OMAN 🚨 A container ship has come under fire 15NM NE of Oman by an IRGC gunboat. ⚠️Heavy damage reported to the bridge. All crew members are safe. 📍Strait of Hormuz / Gulf of Oman area. #MaritimeSecurity #Shipping #Oman #UKMTO #RedSea #StraitOfHormuz #BreakingNews

@seanews.bsky.social @pa.nton.cx @auonsson.bsky.social Seems outbound Kapitan Yunak #KapitanYunak 9901178 loited/circled close to #HAVSIL #subsea cable ( #NO #Norway #DK #Denmark) bulkinfrastructure.com/fiber-networ...

❗️Two Russian Rosneft oil refineries — Tuapse and Novokuibyshevsk — have halted operations following strikes by Ukrainian drones. The Tuapse refinery stopped on April 16 due to damage to the port and storage tanks,