The majority of the vessels are crude oil carriers that appear to be operating between Iran and China… conducting ship-to-ship transfers and other movements designed to hide the true origin of the oil… said @maritime ekiwi.bsky.social of Starboard Maritime Intelligence. www.dw.com/en/tonga-coo...

“Analysis of AIS data from commercial provider Starboard Maritime Intelligence indicates that while China’s overall patrol volume has increased compared to 2024… showing a clear reallocation of CCG resources toward flashpoints between China and the Philippines.” amti.csis.org/eyes-on-the-...

There has undoubtedly been a lull in shadow fleet (and ex-shadow fleet, now Russian) tankers entering the Baltic. But that’s going to end soon and I think INA #IMO9308443is is going to be the first big test of resolve following the recent announcement by the Coastal States of the North Sea.

France seizes suspected Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Grinch in the Mediterranean Sea @starboardintelligence.com data reviewed by The Insider showed that the ship had changed flags five times over the past two years and only changed its name from “Carl” to “Grinch” last April.

A 290-mile wall of ships. Watch as 1,700+ vessels move in the East China Sea (23–28 Dec). @nytimes.com reports this as a "quietly mobilized" barrier. Starboard Maritime Intelligence provided the data verification behind this analysis. 🧵

Great to work with @en.afp.com to help with their coverage of Maritime Cook Islands and the Cook Islands Registry. Former Royal New Zealand Navy officer @maritimekiwi.bsky.social said some 150 foreign tankers were registered in the Cook Islands at its busiest point in 2024.

At least ten sanctioned vessels... are falsely flying under the flag of Tonga, according to Wellington-based @starboardintelligence.com. @maritimekiwi.bsky.social told RNZ Pacific it would be highly unusual for Tonga to flag oil tankers, given their ship registry closed all the way back in 2002.

A great piece by @richardholmes.bsky.social of @theipaper.com A falsely flagged shadow fleet tanker, sanctioned by the UK, US and EU, travelled through UK territorial waters off of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, according to data provided by Starboard Maritime Intelligence. www.msn.com/en-ie/news/w...

The reflagging of the MARINERA was not an isolated incident. It was a part of a growing trend. Starboard analysis has identified 30 sanctioned vessels reflagging to Russia in just the last 2 months. This is a coordinated, state-level absorption of shadow tonnage. Watch the fleet emerge globally:

Grateful to @telegraph.co.uk for citing our work tracking these tankers. “The exact courses and destinations of the tankers are unknown but satellite imagery by Starboard Maritime Intelligence showed them heading towards either Africa or Europe.” www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

The action was following the publication of this article by Sealight which used @starboardintelligence.com data to investigate a dredger operating in the area using some very interesting AIS details… www.sealight.live/posts/the-hy...

@tankertrackers.com I can see where the four in the @nytimes.com article (BERTHA, VESNA, and VERONICA III). I'm guessing you also clocked these four that @starboardintelligence.com spotted west of Granada on 5 January - any idea who they are?

Thanks @pa.nton.cx for the heads up - MARINERA and mystery vessel on Sentinel-2 imagery around 19:00h UTC, 06 January. Appears likely to be the USCG: www.twz.com/news-feature...

From @richardholmes.bsky.social “The British government fear a US operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker 200 miles off British waters could spark retaliation from Vladimir Putin… It is due to pass into European waters within hours, according to data provided by @starboardintelligence.com ”

Happy to be working with @conorgallagher.bsky.social and @irishtimes.com to track MARINERA as she approaches the Irish EEZ. “Satellite data provided by the analysis company @starboardintelligence.com, showed the Marinera sailing at speed northeast across the Atlantic on Friday afternoon”

Tanker pursued by the U.S. for two weeks switches to Russian registry and heads north at top speed The “Marinera,” previously known as the Bella 1, evaded the U.S. Coast Guard after leaving the waters off Venezuela. It was last in the North Atlantic, as per data from @starboardintelligence.com.

Great to work with Weilun Soon from Bloomberg on their coverage of the US actions off Venezuela “While the US has sanctioned numerous vessels and organizations, it hasn’t stemmed the flow. Physical boarding is the next step,” said @maritimekiwi.bsky.social from @starboardintelligence.com.

Attacks force Russia’s “shadow fleet” tankers to reroute along Turkey’s Black Sea coast The Insider has confirmed, using @starboardintelligence.com data, that the routes of at least two vessels — sanctioned tankers Torx and Jumbo — to Russia changed. They are now sailing closer to Turkey's coast.

Ukraine says it attacked a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time The multi-stage plan resulted in the SBU’s Alpha unit striking the tanker Qendil. The Insider reviewed the ship's movements using @starboardintelligence.com data.

Ukraine claims first Sea Baby underwater drone strike on Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk The submarine was docked in Novorossiysk after Ukrainian drone attacks pushed much of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet out of occupied Crimea.

Drone strikes in the Black Sea and vessel seizures in the Caribbean: states are testing jurisdiction against "stateless" vessels. @maritimekiwi.bsky.social co-authored this important piece with NU Singapore's Dr Trung Nguyen for @opiniojuris.bsky.social. opiniojuris.org/2025/12/15/b...

@mattnippert.bsky.social’s full report, including in interview he recorded with me earlier in the year, is now available. Well worth a read!

While standard monitoring systems showed empty ocean, Starboard successfully detected and tracked this "dark" PLA(N) Surface Action Group in the Philippine Sea. We identified a Type 075 LHD, Type 052D Destroyer, Type 054A Frigate, and Type 903A Replenishment vessel. #MaritimeSecurity #OSINT

A great two page spread in the Weekend Herald - one on NZ’s two large papers - with yours truely standing over it all looking vaguely annoyed about the whole situation.

Critical intelligence from @pa.nton.cx on the registry document, and @maikmarahrens.bsky.social on the immediate operational impact. This video tracks the rise of the Benin flag: from a single vessel in July to 40+ tankers today. A clear visualization of coordinated identity laundering at scale.

Illuminating the shadow fleet: Data fusion in action. An investigation by Matt Nippert in the NZ Herald shows the complexity of the global shadow fleet. Our own @maritimekiwi.bsky.social supported this inquiry, turning vast maritime data into clear evidence. www.nzherald.co.nz/business/com...

Latvian Navy intercepts Russian tug Nina Sokolova in Baltic Sea, vessel suspected of probing undersea infrastructure Data from @starboardintelligence.com shows the two vessels came into close proximity multiple times over the course of several hours on Nov. 19.

Interception or Drifting? The claim of a "US Warship Blocks Russian Tanker" is a compelling headline, but I have yet to see published evidence that a US vessel was involved, while the tanker’s movements and ownership—while highly questionable—are not fully consistent with the story.

A new video details how Starboard delivers actionable maritime intelligence to counter illicit activity at sea. Watch here: youtu.be/2zcuuNzRqSA We analyse billions of data points—from satellite to subsea—helping safeguard vital trade routes and critical subsea infrastructure.

The re-emergence of piracy in the Indian Ocean, alongside recent incidents in the Gulf of Guinea and Singapore Strait, underscores a pressing need for enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) across the world’s most critical maritime trade routes.

From a local research initiative to a global capability trusted by 30+ nations. 🌍 Today, PM @chrisluxonmp opened our new HQ—a major milestone for sovereign maritime intelligence. This is the hub where we turn complex ocean data into actionable operational insight.

Homegrown maritime surveillance platform may help in fight against meth - Prime Minister

Typhoon Fung-wong brings shipping through the Taiwan Strait to an effective halt. @starboardintelligence.com

Great to see @maritimekiwi.bsky.social of @starboardintelligence.com sharing his understanding of Russia’s shadow fleet and the vessels supporting them in the Baltic

We commend the NZ Govt's new plan to disrupt maritime meth trafficking in the Pacific. The key challenge noted by advisors: "fragmented, slow systems". We're built for this—fusing data into a picture that can be shared rapidly across agencies and borders. #MaritimeSecurity #MDA #BorderSecurity

Police will be able to intercept communications and search for electronically stored evidence. It will also see more focus on disrupting supply chains in the Pacific Ocean, with Customs, the GCSB and the Defence Force conducting a series of maritime operations.

Piracy resurgence off Somalia - incl. a boarding 560NM SE of Eyl & an attempted boarding 332NM E of Mogadishu - threatens mariner safety & trade. We're supporting partners in the response, delivering fused maritime intelligence for operational decisions. #MaritimeSecurity #Piracy #MDA #IndianOcean

Starboard Maritime Intelligence has wrapped up a full-on, high-intensity week at Indo Pacific 2025 in Sydney. It was an excellent event, defined by non-stop live demonstrations of our platform and productive engagement with key delegations.

A fantastic look from @airbus.com at how the Irish Air Corps uses their #C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to protect livelihoods and prevent illegal fishing. 🇮🇪✈️ This documentary highlights the universal challenge of monitoring vast maritime areas effectively. Watch: youtu.be/CxeaBdOXyho

#NZ #NewZealand #Sanction #Sanctions #Russia #Shadowfleet www.bairdmaritime.com/security/inc...

Starboard is in Sydney next week for the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition Richard Popple and @maritimekiwi.bsky.social will be at the NZ Stand - 2N37, sharing how Starboard delivers actionable maritime intelligence for governments, defence, and critical infrastructure operators.

The failure of the FURIA in the Danish Straits and the grounding of KOMANDER in the Suez Canal are not isolated accidents. They are the inevitable, kinetic consequence of the "shadow fleet": ageing, uninsured vessels operating outside maritime law.

Indian state oil firm claims it will buy only “non-sanctioned” Russian crude, but tracing its origin is difficult Once oil leaves port, it often changes hands multiple times, making full traceability difficult even with satellite and AIS tracking, says maritime analyst @maritimekiwi.bsky.social.

Honoured to be named Wellington NZ’s Fastest Growing Tech Business in the Deloitte Fast 50 🏆 This reflects our critical mission: delivering trusted, actionable intelligence to secure global maritime interests. Huge thanks to our exceptional crew, and to Deloitte NZ & BNZ.

The activity of 68 of the 94 vessels the S&P database has listed as being insured by Maritime Mutual. Some interesting ports of call and taking the long way around Ireland and the United Kingdom @conorgallagher.bsky.social. And for @starboardint.bsky.social users: app.starboard.nz/link/4qy2kvt...

NATO’s Baltic Sentry confirms that threats to undersea cables can be prevented by deterrence through vigilance. Zero incidents occurred, proving the value of persistent surveillance. Starboard Maritime Intelligence's fused intelligence provides a path to enhance this resilience.

Ray Powell’s analysis of the grey-zone war in the South China Sea is a critical read. Coercive action and hybrid tactics are enabled by ambiguity and deceptive identity management. This operational gap is where Starboard delivers a strategic advantage. thedispatch.com/article/sout...

According to @csis.org’s analysis of AIS data from Starboard Maritime Intelligence, on Sept. 24 the Onnuri, an ocean survey vessel under an agency of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, entered the West Sea provisional measures zone. biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy...

The Ekofisk 2/4 K platform has been temporarily shut down after a nearby multipurpose vessel lost propulsion and made contact with the structure, according to reports from @tv2norge.bsky.social. No injuries and no evacuation of the platform.

🌐 Data is the new deterrent in the maritime grey zone The latest @futures.csis.org report, “Signals in the Swarm", maps grey-zone activity near Taiwan using AIS and open-source data — but AIS relies on self-reported vessel identities.