Septembre 2025 en Images : Comment la Fraude du Navire Russe « Shtandart » s’est-elle Fracassée contre le Portugal ?

Septembre 2025 a marqué l’effondrement spectaculaire de la fraude du navire russe Shtandart le long des côtes portugaises. Pendant des années, ce bâtiment — présenté comme une « réplique historique » et un symbole d’amitié entre les nations — a en réalité servi de plateforme de propagande et d’influence liée au Kremlin. Rejeté de port en port à travers l’Europe, le Shtandart a finalement trouvé son épilogue au Portugal.

De Leixões à Cascais, jusqu’à Sagres, le voyage du navire s’est transformé en une suite d’échecs, de refus et d’interceptions. Les autorités maritimes portugaises, soutenues par des mouvements civiques tels que la communauté ukrainienne et No Shtandart in Europe, ont appliqué avec fermeté les sanctions européennes. L’ancien « ambassadeur de la culture russe », naguère célébré, s’est révélé pour ce qu’il était réellement : un instrument de manipulation, échoué sous la tempête de la vérité et de la responsabilité.


  1. Blocus du navire russe TS Shtandart sur le Douro : Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova…
  2. Échec du voilier russe TS Shtandart à Cascais
  3. Défaite de la frégate russe TS Shtandart en Algarve : Baleeira, Lagos, Sagres, Vila do Bispo
  4. Conclusion
  5. Voir tous les articles sur le Shtandart et la péninsule ibérique en septembre 2025

1. Blocus du navire russe TS Shtandart sur le Douro : Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova…

Pavlo Sadokha (Facebook, 21 septembre 2025)Nous remercions les autorités portugaises d’avoir refusé aujourd’hui l’entrée au port de Matosinhos à la frégate russe.

Le Shtandart mène des activités d’espionnage et de propagande au profit du régime de Poutine.
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Blocus du navire russe TS Shtandart sur le Douro : Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova…
SIC Notícias (21 septembre 2025)

Faro de Vigo (22 septembre 2025)Un navire de patrouille portugais escorte la frégate russe Shtandart afin d’empêcher son escale à Leixões.

Le voyage de la frégate TS Shtandart, de propiété russe mais battant pavillon des îles Cook, est sous surveillance. Et pas seulement par des collectifs tels que No Shtandart in Europe ou l’association des Ukrainiens du Portugal, mais aussi par les autorités maritimes portugaises.
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Un navire de patrouille portugais escorte la frégate russe Shtandart afin d’empêcher son accostage à Leixões.
Routes parallèles du navire de patrouille Apúlia et de la frégate TS Shtandart.

2. Échec du voilier russe TS Shtandart à Cascais

Pavlo Sadokha (Facebook, 22 septembre 2025)Amis ! Tous ceux qui sont près de Cascais, Estoril, Oeiras.

Nous vous invitons à rejoindre la flashmob : Navire impérial russe, va te faire…!
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Échec du voilier russe TS Shtandart à Cascais
Cascais : flashmob contre le navire impérial russe TS Shtandart
Cascais : flashmob contre le navire impérial russe TS Shtandart
Русский военный корабль, иди на хуй!

Jorge Caravana (Facebook, 23 septembre 2025)Hier, à la même heure, j’ai prévenu la police maritime de Cascais !

Mon soupçon qu’il allait tenter d’accoster à la marina s’est confirmé ! La vigilance… n’est jamais de trop !!!
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J’ai averti la police maritime de Cascais au sujet du voilier russe TS Shtandart.
Shtandart, Cascais
Jorge Caravana (Facebook, 23 septembre 2025) — Hier, à cette heure, j’ai prévenu la police maritime de Cascais !
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Figueira Na Hora (25 septembre 2025)National : L’Autorité maritime nationale (AMN) surveille le voilier TS Shtandart le long des côtes portugaises.

L’AMN a refusé les demandes du capitaine du navire d’accéder aux ports nationaux, notamment à ceux du Douro et de Cascais, après avoir confirmé que le navire ne présentait aucune avarie de propulsion ou de gouvernail et que tout l’équipage était en bonne santé.
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L’Autorité maritime nationale (AMN) surveille le voilier TS Shtandart
Polícia marítima

3. Défaite de la frégate russe TS Shtandart en Algarve : Baleeira, Lagos, Sagres, Vila do Bispo

Autoridade Marítima Nacional (24 septembre 2025) L’Autorité maritime nationale surveille le voilier TS SHTANDART le long des côtes portugaises

L’Autorité maritime nationale, par l’intermédiaire des capitaines de port et des commandants locaux de la police maritime, et en coopération avec la Marine portugaise, surveille et suit, depuis le 21 septembre, le voilier TS Shtandart battant pavillon des îles Cook.
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Les autorités portugaises ont refusé l’accès aux ports nationaux au TS Shtandart, un navire qui a arboré le pavillon russe jusqu’en juin 2024.
Autoridade Marítima Nacional (AMN)

Notícias ao Minuto (24 septembre 2025)Le Portugal refuse l’accès du voilier russe aux ports nationaux.

Les autorités portugaises ont intercepté, mardi, une embarcation semi-rigide transportant des personnes et des biens destinés à embarquer sur le navire.
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Voilier TS Shtandart battant pavillon des îles Cook — Photo : Autoridade Marítima Nacional.
© Autoridade Marítima Nacional

Algarve Primeiro (25 septembre 2025) Le Portugal refuse l’accès de ses ports nationaux à un voilier russe.

Les autorités portugaises ont refusé l’accès de leurs ports nationaux à un navire battant pavillon russe jusqu’en juin 2024 et ont intercepté mardi un bateau semi-rigide transportant des personnes et des marchandises destinées à embarquer sur le navire.
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Les autorités portugaises ont refusé l'accès de leurs ports nationaux au voilier TS SHTANDART, un navire battant pavillon russe jusqu'en juin 2024 et ont intercepté mardi un bateau semi-rigide transportant des personnes et des marchandises destinées à embarquer sur le navire.
Foto Autoridade Marítima Nacional

Correio da Manhã (25 septembre 2025) Le Portugal refuse l’accès des ports nationaux à un voilier russe.

L’Autorité maritime nationale a expliqué qu’en coopération avec la Marine, elle suit et surveille le voilier TS Shtandart depuis le dimanche 21 septembre.
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L’Autorité maritime nationale suit et surveille le voilier TS Shtandart depuis dimanche.
Marine et police maritime

Executive Digest (25 septembre 2025)La Marine et la police maritime interceptent un canot du navire russe près de Sagres.

Cinq membres d’équipage du TS Shtandart ont été interceptés alors qu’ils approchaient la côte, à bord d’un canot à moteur, près du port de Baleeira, à Sagres (commune de Vila do Bispo).
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La Marine et la police maritime interceptent une embarcation appartenant au navire russe TS Shtandart près de Sagres.
Polícia marítima

Postal (25 septembre 2025)Les autorités refusent l’accès au voilier russe et renforcent la surveillance en Algarve.

Les autorités portugaises ont refusé l’accès aux ports nationaux à un navire battant pavillon russe jusqu’en juin 2024 et ont intercepté, mardi, un bateau semi-rigide transportant des personnes et des marchandises destinées à embarquer sur le navire.
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Les autorités refusent l’accès au voilier russe TS Shtandart et renforcent la surveillance en Algarve.
Photo d’archives | AMN

Público (25 septembre 2025)L’Autorité maritime nationale refuse l’entrée d’un navire russe.

Conformément au règlement européen, le Portugal a interdiction de donner accès au voilier aux ports nationaux, mesure de sanction contre la Russie pour ses actions en Ukraine.
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Le Portugal n’est pas autorisé à accorder au navire TS Shtandart l’accès à ses ports nationaux, dans le cadre des sanctions de l’Union européenne contre la Russie.
Les demandes d’entrée dans les ports de Douro et Cascais ont déjà été rejetées. ENRIC VIVES-RUBIO (ARCHIVES)

SIC Notícias (25 septembre 2025)Un voilier russe a tenté de changer d’équipage au Portugal.

La police maritime de Lagos indique que les membres d’équipage interceptés (deux Français, un Russe résidant en Lettonie et une Russe) ont présenté des versions contradictoires.
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SIC Noticias, (September 25, 2025)

Fala Portugal (26 septembre 2025)Les autorités portugaises ont refusé l’entrée du voilier russe Shtandart dans les ports nationaux.

Ce refus s’inscrit dans l’application des sanctions imposées par l’Union européenne contre la Russie.
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4. Conclusion

La chute du Shtandart au Portugal est bien plus que l’histoire d’un seul navire : c’est la fissure visible d’une façade beaucoup plus vaste. Pendant des années, ce voilier russe a navigué sous de faux prétextes, dissimulant sa propagande derrière les voiles d’un prétendu « patrimoine maritime ».

Mais de la Baltique à l’Atlantique, les démocraties européennes se montrent de moins en moins disposées à tolérer les symboles d’une nostalgie impériale déguisée en culture.

La position ferme du Portugal — refus d’entrée, interceptions d’embarcations de soutien et application rigoureuse des sanctions européennes — a fait écho à la détermination déjà manifestée par l’Espagne, l’Irlande, le Danemark, la Norvège et le Royaume-Uni.
En agissant ainsi, Lisbonne a envoyé un message clair : les ports d’Europe ne sont pas des refuges pour les vestiges de l’influence autoritariste.

Quand les nuages de tempête se sont refermés sur l’Atlantique, le voyage du Shtandart s’est achevé non pas dans le triomphe, mais dans les décombres — métaphore parfaite de l’effondrement de la fausse « diplomatie culturelle » de la Russie en Europe.


5. Voir tous les articles sur le Shtandart et la péninsule ibérique en septembre 2025

The « Shtandart » and the Iberian Peninsula: press review, summer 2025

In September 2025, the Russian sailing ship Shtandart was at the center of intense media attention and official monitoring across Europe. Maritime authorities in Portugal and Spain repeatedly denied it access to national ports, while European institutions maintained restrictions already in place under sanctions. Several reports noted attempts by the vessel to change its flag,…

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September 2025 in Images: How the Fraud of the Russian Ship “Shtandart” Crashed Against Portugal?

September 2025 marked the spectacular collapse of the Russian tall ship Shtandart’s deception along the Portuguese coast. For years, this vessel — presented as a “historical replica” and a symbol of friendship between nations — had in fact operated as a propaganda and influence platform connected to the Kremlin. After being turned away from port after port across Europe, the Shtandart finally met its reckoning in Portugal.

From Leixões to Cascais and down to Sagres, the ship’s journey became a sequence of failures, denials, and interceptions. Portuguese maritime authorities, supported by citizen movements such as the Ukrainian community and No Shtandart in Europe, firmly enforced European sanctions. The once-celebrated “ambassador of Russian culture” ended up exposed for what it truly was — a vessel of manipulation, stranded under a storm of truth and accountability.


  1. Blockade of the Russian Ship TS Shtandart in Douro: Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova…
  2. Failure of the Russian Sailing Ship TS Shtandart in Cascais
  3. Defeat of the Russian Frigate TS Shtandart in the Algarve: Baleeira, Lagos, Sagres, Vila do Bispo
  4. Conclusion

1. Blockade of the Russian Ship TS Shtandart in Douro: Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova…

Pavlo Sadokha (Facebook, September 21, 2025)We thank the Portuguese authorities for not allowing today the entry of the Russian frigate Shtandart into the port of Matosinhos.

The ship carries out espionage and propaganda activities in favor of Putin’s regime.
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Blockade of the Russian Ship TS Shtandart in Douro: Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova…
SIC Noticias (September 21, 2025)

Faro de Vigo (September 22, 2025)A Portuguese patrol vessel escorts the Russian frigate Shtandart to prevent it from docking at Leixões.

The voyage of the frigate TS Shtandart, of Russian capital but flying the flag of the Cook Islands, is under surveillance — not only by citizen collectives such as No Shtandart in Europe or the Association of Ukrainians in Portugal, but also by Portuguese maritime authorities.
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A Portuguese patrol vessel escorts the Russian frigate Shtandart to prevent it from docking at Leixões.
Parallel routes of the patrol boat Apulia and the frigate TS Shtandart

2. Failure of the Russian Sailing Ship TS Shtandart in Cascais

Pavlo Sadokha (Facebook, September 22, 2025)Friends! All those near Cascais, Estoril, Oeiras.

We invite you to join the flashmob: Imperial Russian ship sailing to… Portugal!
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Failure of the Russian Sailing Ship TS Shtandart in Cascais
Shtandart, Cascais
Cascais : flashmob against Imperial Russian ship TS Shtandart
Русский военный корабль, иди на хуй!

Jorge Caravana (Facebook, September 23, 2025)Yesterday at this time I warned the Maritime Police of Cascais!

My suspicion that it would try to dock at the Marina was confirmed!!! ATTENTION… there is never too much of it!!!
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I warned the Maritime Police of Cascais against Russian Sailing Ship TS Shtandart
Shtandart, Cascais
Jorge Caravana (Facebook, September 23, 2025) — Yesterday at this time I warned the Maritime Police of Cascais!
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Figueira Na Hora (September 25, 2025)National: The National Maritime Authority (AMN) monitors the sailing ship TS Shtandart along the Portuguese coast.

The AMN has denied the captain’s requests for access to national ports — including Douro and Cascais, the latter on September 22 — after confirming that the ship showed no propulsion or steering failures and that the entire crew was in good health.
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The National Maritime Authority (AMN) monitors the sailing ship TS Shtandart
Polícia marítima

3. Defeat of the Russian Frigate TS Shtandart in the Algarve: Baleeira, Lagos, Sagres, Vila do Bispo

AMN, 24/09/2025National Maritime Authority monitors sailing ship TS SHTANDART along the Portuguese coast

The National Maritime Authority (AMN), through its respective Port Captains and Local Commanders of the Maritime Police and in cooperation with the Portuguese Navy, has been monitoring and tracking the Cook Islands-flagged sailing vessel TS SHTANDART since 21 September.
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National Maritime Authority monitors sailing ship TS SHTANDART along the Portuguese coast
Autoridade Marítima Nacional (AMN)

Notícias ao Minuto (September 24, 2025)Portugal denies access of Russian sailing vessel to national ports.

Portuguese authorities have refused access to national ports to a vessel that flew the Russian flag until June 2024 and, on Tuesday, intercepted a semi-rigid boat carrying people and goods intended to board the ship.
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Portuguese authorities have refused access to national ports to  TS Shtandart, a vessel that flew the Russian flag until June 2024
© Autoridade Marítima Nacional

Algarve Primeiro (September 25, 2025)Portugal denies access of Russian sailing vessel to national ports.

Portuguese authorities have refused access to national ports to a vessel that flew the Russian flag until June 2024 and intercepted, on Tuesday, a semi-rigid boat carrying people and goods intended to board the ship.
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Cook Islands-flagged sailing vessel TS SHTANDART: Foto Autoridade Marítima Nacional
Foto Autoridade Marítima Nacional

Correio da Manhã (September 25, 2025)Portugal denies access of Russian sailing vessel to national ports.

The National Maritime Authority explained that, in cooperation with the Navy, it has been monitoring and following the sailing ship TS Shtandart since Sunday (September 21, 2025).
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The National Maritime Authority has been monitoring and following the sailing ship TS Shtandart since Sunday
Marinha e polícia marítima

Executive Digest (September 25, 2025)Navy and Maritime Police intercept boat belonging to Russian ship near Sagres.

The Navy and Maritime Police intercepted, on Wednesday, five crew members from the Russian training ship TS Shtandart as they approached the coast in a motorboat near the port of Baleeira, in Sagres (Vila do Bispo municipality).
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Navy and Maritime Police intercept boat belonging to Russian shipTS Shtandart near Sagres.
Polícia marítima

Postal (September 25, 2025)Authorities deny access to Russian sailing ship and reinforce surveillance in the Algarve.

Portuguese authorities have refused access to national ports to a vessel that flew the Russian flag until June 2024 and intercepted, on Tuesday, a semi-rigid boat carrying people and goods intended to board the ship.
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Authorities deny access to Russian sailing ship TS Shtandart and reinforce surveillance in the Algarve.
Photo d’archives | AMN

Público (September 25, 2025)National Maritime Authority refuses entry to Russian vessel.

According to European regulations, Portugal is prohibited from granting the vessel access to national ports, as part of EU sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine.
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Portugal is prohibited from granting the vessel TS Shtandart access to national ports, as part of EU sanctions against Russia.
Requests to enter the ports of Douro and Cascais have already been rejected. ENRIC VIVES-RUBIO (ARCHIVE)

SIC Noticias, (September 25, 2025) Russian Sailing Ship Tried to Change Crew in Portugal

The Maritime Police of Lagos stated that the intercepted crew members (two French citizens, one Russian living in Latvia, and one Russian woman) gave contradictory accounts.
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SIC Noticias, (September 25, 2025)

Fala Portugal (September 26, 2025)Portuguese authorities denied entry to a Russian sailing ship, the Shtandart, into national ports.

Russian sailing ship off the coast of Portugal — Portuguese authorities denied entry to a Russian vessel into national ports. The refusal complies with the sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia.
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Fala Portugal (September 26, 2025)

4. Conclusion

The Shtandart’s downfall in Portugal is more than the story of a single ship — it’s the visible crack in a larger façade. For years, this Russian vessel sailed under false pretenses, hiding propaganda behind the sails of “maritime heritage.” Yet, from the Baltic to the Atlantic, European democracies have grown increasingly unwilling to tolerate symbols of imperial nostalgia disguised as culture.

Portugal’s firm stance — denying entry, intercepting support boats, and enforcing EU sanctions — echoed the resolve shown earlier by Spain, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, and the United Kingdom. In doing so, Lisbon sent a clear message: Europe’s ports are no place for the relics of authoritarian influence.

As the storm clouds closed over the Atlantic, the Shtandart’s voyage ended not with triumph, but with wreckage — a fitting metaphor for the collapse of Russia’s soft-power deception in Europe.


See all articles about the Shtandart and the Iberian Peninsula in September 2025

The « Shtandart » and the Iberian Peninsula: press review, summer 2025

In September 2025, the Russian sailing ship Shtandart was at the center of intense media attention and official monitoring across Europe. Maritime authorities in Portugal and Spain repeatedly denied it access to national ports, while European institutions maintained restrictions already in place under sanctions. Several reports noted attempts by the vessel to change its flag,…

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Setembro de 2025 em imagens: como a fraude do navio russo « Shtandart » se despedaçou contra Portugal?

Setembro de 2025 marcou o colapso espetacular da fraude do navio russo Shtandart ao longo da costa portuguesa. Durante anos, esta embarcação — apresentada como uma “réplica histórica” e um símbolo de amizade entre as nações — operou, na realidade, como uma plataforma de propaganda e influência ligada ao Kremlin. Depois de ser rejeitado em porto após porto por toda a Europa, o Shtandart finalmente encontrou o seu desfecho em Portugal.

De Leixões a Cascais e até Sagres, a viagem do navio transformou-se numa sequência de fracassos, recusas e interceções. As autoridades marítimas portuguesas, apoiadas por movimentos cívicos como a comunidade ucraniana e o No Shtandart in Europe, aplicaram firmemente as sanções europeias. O outrora celebrado “embaixador da cultura russa” acabou exposto pelo que realmente era — um instrumento de manipulação, encalhado sob a tempestade da verdade e da responsabilidade.


  1. Bloqueio do navio russo TS Shtandart em Douro: Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova…
  2. Falha do veleiro russo TS Shtandart em Cascais
  3. Derrota da fragata russa TS Shtandart em Algarve: Baleeira, Lagos, Sagres, Vila do Bispo.
  4. Conclusão

1. Bloqueio do navio russo TS Shtandart em Douro: Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova…

Pavlo Sadokha FB, 21/09/2025— Agradecemos às autoridades portuguesas por não terem permitido hoje a entrada no porto de Matosinhos da fragata russa.

Shtandart, realiza atividades de espionagem e propaganda em benefício do regime de Putin.
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Bloqueio do navio russo TS Shtandart no Douro: Leixões, Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova…
SIC Noticias (September 21, 2025)

Faro de Vigo, 22/09/205 Um navio patrulha português escolta a fragata russa Shtandart para impedir a sua escala em Leixões.

A viagem da fragata TS Shtandart, de capital russo mas com bandeira das Ilhas Cook, está a ser vigiada. E não só por coletivos como o No Shtandart in Europe ou a associação de ucranianos de Portugal, mas também pelas autoridades marítimas portuguesas.
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Um navio-patrulha português escolta a fragata russa Shtandart para impedir a sua atracação em Leixões.
Rotas paralelas do barco patrulha Apulia e da fragata TS Shtandart

2. Falha do veleiro russo TS Shtandart em Cascais

Pavlo Sadokha FB, 22/09/2025Amigos! Todos os que estão perto de Cascais, Estoril, Oeiras,

Convidamos-vos a juntarem-se ao flashmob: Navio imperial russo, navega para… Portugal!
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Falha do veleiro russo TS Shtandart em Cascais
Shtandart, Cascais
Cascais: flashmob contra o navio imperial russo TS Shtandart
Русский военный корабль, иди на хуй!

Jorge Caravana, 23/09/2025 FB Ontem por esta hora avisei a Polícia Marítima de Cascais !

A minha suspeita de que ia tentar aportar na Marina de Confirmou-se!!! A ATENÇÃO… nunca é de mais !!!
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Avisei a Polícia Marítima de Cascais sobre o veleiro russo TS Shtandart
Shtandart, Cascais
Jorge Caravana (Facebook, 23 de setembro de 2025) — Ontem, a esta hora, avisei a Polícia Marítima de Cascais!
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Figueira Na Hora, 25/09/2025 —Nacional: Autoridade Marítima Nacional monitoriza veleiro TS SHTANDART ao longo da costa portuguesa

AMN tem indeferido os pedidos de comandante do navio para aceder aos portos nacionais, nomeadamente do Douro e de Cascais, este último no dia 22 de setembro, após assegurar que o navio não possuía qualquer avaria no sistema de propulsão nem de governo, bem como que toda a tripulação se encontrava bem de saúde.
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A Autoridade Marítima Nacional (AMN) monitoriza o veleiro TS Shtandart
Polícia marítima

3. Derrota da fragata russa TS Shtandart em Algarve: Baleeira, Lagos, Sagres, Vila do Bispo.

AMN, 24/09/2025 Autoridade Marítima Nacional monitoriza veleiro TS SHTANDART ao longo da costa portuguesa

Autoridade Marítima Nacional (AMN), através dos respetivos Capitães dos Portos e Comandantes Locais da Polícia Marítima e em cooperação com a Marinha Portuguesa, encontra-se a monitorizar e a acompanhar, desde o dia 21 de setembro, o veleiro TS SHTANDART com bandeira das Ilhas Cook.
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A Autoridade Marítima Nacional acompanha o veleiro TS SHTANDART ao longo da costa portuguesa.
Autoridade Marítima Nacional (AMN)

Notícias ao Minuto, 24/09/2025 —Portugal nega acesso de veleiro russo aos portos nacionais

As autoridades portuguesas têm negado o acesso aos portos nacionais de um veleiro que teve bandeira russa até junho de 2024 e intercetaram, na terça-feira, uma embarcação semirrígida com pessoas e bens que pretendiam embarcar no navio.
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As autoridades portuguesas recusaram o acesso aos portos nacionais ao TS Shtandart, uma embarcação que hasteou a bandeira russa até junho de 2024.
© Autoridade Marítima Nacional

Algarve Primeiro, 25/09/2025 —Portugal nega acesso de veleiro russo aos portos nacionais

As autoridades portuguesas têm negado o acesso aos portos nacionais de um veleiro que teve bandeira russa até junho de 2024 e intercetaram, na terça-feira, uma embarcação semirrígida com pessoas e bens que pretendiam embarcar no navio.
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Veleiro TS SHTANDART com bandeira das Ilhas Cook — Foto: Autoridade Marítima Nacional.
Foto Autoridade Marítima Nacional

Correio da Manhã, 25/09/2025 —Portugal nega acesso de veleiro russo aos portos nacionais

De Autoridade Marítima Nacional explicou que, em cooperação com a Marinha, tem monitorizado e acompanhado, desde domingo (21/09/2025), o veleiro TS SHTANDART.
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A Autoridade Marítima Nacional tem vindo a monitorizar e a acompanhar o veleiro TS Shtandart desde domingo.
Marinha e polícia marítima

Executive Digest, 25/09/2025 —Marinha e Polícia Marítima intercetam bote de navio russo junto a Sagres

A Marinha e a Polícia Marítima intercetaram, esta quarta-feira, cinco tripulantes do navio-escola russo TS Shtandart quando se aproximavam da costa, em bote a motor, junto ao porto da Baleeira, em Sagres, no concelho de Vila do Bispo.
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A Marinha e a Polícia Marítima intercetaram um bote pertencente ao navio russo TS Shtandart junto a Sagres.
Polícia marítima

Postal, 25/09/2025 — Autoridades negam acesso a veleiro russo e reforçam vigilância no Algarve

As autoridades portuguesas têm negado o acesso aos portos nacionais de um veleiro que teve bandeira russa até junho de 2024 e intercetaram, na terça-feira, uma embarcação semirrígida com pessoas e bens que pretendiam embarcar no navio.
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As autoridades negam o acesso ao veleiro russo TS Shtandart e reforçam a vigilância no Algarve.
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Publico, 25/09/2025 Autoridade Marítima Nacional recusa entrada de embarcação russa

De acordo com o regulamento europeu, Portugal está proibido de facultar o acesso do veleiro aos portos nacionais, como medida de sanção à Rússia pelas suas acções na Ucrânia.
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Portugal está proibido de conceder acesso ao navio TS Shtandart aos portos nacionais, como parte das sanções da União Europeia contra a Rússia.
Já foram indeferidos pedidos de entrada nos portos do Douro e de Cascais ENRIC VIVES-RUBIO (ARQUIVO)

SIC Noticias, 25/09/2025Veleiro russo tentou trocar tripulação em Portugal

A Polícia Marítima de Lagos diz que os tripulantes intercetados (dois franceses, um russo radicado na Letónia e uma russa) apresentaram versões contraditórias.
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SIC Noticias, (September 25, 2025)

Fala Portugal, 26/09/2025 As autoridades portuguesas negaram a entrada de um veleiro russo, Shtandart , em portos nacionais

Veleiro Russo ao largo de Portugal — As autoridades portuguesas negaram a entrada de um veleiro russo em portos nacionais. A recusa cumpre as sanções impostas pela União Europeia contra a Rússia.
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Conclusão

A queda do Shtandart em Portugal é mais do que a história de um único navio — é a fenda visível numa fachada muito maior. Durante anos, esta embarcação russa navegou sob falsos pretextos, escondendo a propaganda por trás das velas do chamado “património marítimo”. No entanto, do Báltico ao Atlântico, as democracias europeias tornaram-se cada vez menos dispostas a tolerar símbolos de nostalgia imperial disfarçados de cultura.

A posição firme de Portugal — ao negar a entrada, intercetar embarcações de apoio e aplicar as sanções da União Europeia — ecoou a determinação já demonstrada por Espanha, Irlanda, Dinamarca, Noruega e Reino Unido. Ao fazê-lo, Lisboa enviou uma mensagem clara: os portos da Europa não são lugar para os vestígios da influência autoritária.

Quando as nuvens de tempestade se fecharam sobre o Atlântico, a viagem do Shtandart terminou não com triunfo, mas com destroços — uma metáfora perfeita para o colapso da falsa “diplomacia cultural” da Rússia na Europa.


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The « Shtandart » and the Iberian Peninsula: press review, summer 2025

In September 2025, the Russian sailing ship Shtandart was at the center of intense media attention and official monitoring across Europe. Maritime authorities in Portugal and Spain repeatedly denied it access to national ports, while European institutions maintained restrictions already in place under sanctions. Several reports noted attempts by the vessel to change its flag,…

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The « Shtandart » and the Iberian Peninsula: press review, summer 2025

In September 2025, the Russian sailing ship Shtandart was at the center of intense media attention and official monitoring across Europe. Maritime authorities in Portugal and Spain repeatedly denied it access to national ports, while European institutions maintained restrictions already in place under sanctions. Several reports noted attempts by the vessel to change its flag, conduct crew transfers at sea, and approach coastal areas through small craft.

Concerns highlighted in the press ranged from alleged links to Russia’s “ghost fleet” to suspicions of propaganda or intelligence-related activities. At the same time, civic groups and Ukrainian organizations across Europe voiced opposition to its presence, urging vigilance from local authorities.

While European ports remained closed, the Shtandart was received in Tangier, Morocco, marking a contrast between EU restrictions and external safe harbors. This review brings together press articles, official communications, and civil society reactions documenting the vessel’s movements and the debates surrounding them.



On this topic / Sobre este tema

Alerte : Possible entrée imminente dans les eaux territoriales et dans les ports tunisiens du navire contrevenant russe “TS Shtandart” 

Le navire russe TS Shtandart annonce une escale à Bizerte ce vendredi 3 octobre à 19 h, heure locale. Il a déconnecté son AIS depuis trois jours afin de dissimuler sa position et sa destination, à l’instar des navires de la flotte fantôme russe dont il partage de nombreuses caractéristiques.

À l’attention de : Autorités maritimes tunisiennes  

Objet : Alerte – Possible entrée imminente dans les eaux territoriales et dans les ports tunisiens du navire contrevenant russe TS Shtandart 

Le 3 octobre 2025.

Chère Madame, Cher Monsieur,

Je me permets de vous signaler respectueusement la possible arrivée, ce jour, dans vos ports, du navire russe TS Shtandart, MMSI 518999255, qui navigue sous le pavillon de complaisance des îles Cook depuis le 6 juin 2024.

Il annonce une escale à Bizerte ce vendredi 3 octobre à 19 h, heure locale. Il a déconnecté son AIS depuis trois jours afin de dissimuler sa position et sa destination, à l’instar des navires de la flotte fantôme russe dont il partage de nombreuses caractéristiques.

Ce navire est interdit dans les eaux territoriales espagnoles depuis le 27 juillet 2024, puis dans les eaux territoriales portugaises depuis septembre 2025. Voici le rapport des autorités maritimes portugaises à son sujet : https://www.amn.pt/Media/Paginas/DetalheNoticia.aspx?nid=6483. Vous trouverez ici une version traduite en français.

De plus, le TS Shtandart est interdit dans tous les ports de l’UE, du Royaume-Uni et de la Norvège.

Je souhaite porter à votre connaissance le fait que le TS Shtandart pénètre dans les eaux territoriales de différents pays sans demander d’autorisation. Il a également pour habitude de faire des escales non annoncées et non autorisées par les autorités maritimes des pays concernés. On peut récemment citer Clogherhead (Irlande), Inverie (Royaume-Uni) et Hvide Sande (Danemark). Il y a peu de temps, il a tenté de débarquer clandestinement au Portugal. Ce qui a valu l’arrestation des individus concernés, comme vous pouvez le lire dans le rapport ci-dessus.

Je me tiens à votre disposition pour tout complément d’information et vous prie, Chère madame, Cher monsieur, d’agréer l’expression de mes salutations distinguées.

Bernard Grua, Nantes, France 
Ancien officier de Marine (Lieutenant de vaisseau)
Porte-parole du collectif lanceur d’alerte

The case of the sailing ship Shtandart: defending maritime heritage against misinterpretation and harassment

The website shtandart.eu has just published an article entitled “The Case of the Sailing Ship Shtandart: Defending Maritime Heritage Against Misinterpretation and Harassment.” This text devotes many pages to portraying the Russian frigate Shtandart as an innocent cultural project, while turning its attacks personally against me, Bernard Grua, spokesperson of the collective No Shtandart in Europe.

Let’s be clear: this article is 100% misleading. It mixes selective information, denial of sanctions, and unfounded accusations of “defamation” and “harassment.” But beyond the grand words, it brings nothing new and ignores the most basic facts established by European institutions and national courts.

Rather than answering every false claim, I prefer to make this piece public. Readers will then be able to see for themselves how far the promoters of the Shtandart go in order to escape the reality of sanctions and to discredit those who simply recall the law.


Original article from Vladimir Martus

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Conclusion, by Bernard Grua

In the end, this article on shtandart.eu says more about the communication strategy of the Shtandart’s promoters than about reality.

By attacking me personally, it tries to distract from the essential: European sanctions apply to this vessel, and multiple states have already enforced them.

This so-called “open letter” is yet another example of Vladimir Martus’s strategy of victimisation inversion: pretending to be persecuted while systematically ignoring facts and court decisions. It is also consistent with his use of SLAPP procedures and judicial harassment against me, designed to silence criticism and intimidate citizens who simply recall the law.

As spokesperson of No Shtandart in Europe, I simply recall documented facts:

No article, however lengthy or indignant, can erase these official decisions.
The public deserves clarity, not propaganda.

Bernard Grua
Spokesperson, No Shtandart in Europe


Attachments

Portugal

SIC Noticia, 25/09/2025:
TS Shtandart that is barred from entering European ports attempted to change its crew in Portugal. The Lagos Maritime Police say that the crew members intercepted (two French nationals, one Russian national based in Latvia and one Russian national) gave contradictory accounts.

Judicial harassment

“Shtandart”: the judicial harassment strategy orchestrated by Thierry Clerc and the Russian Vladimir Martus

Since 2023, Thierry Clerc and Vladimir Martus have launched, against, Bernard Grua, the spokesperson of the collective No Shtandart in Europe, a series of legal measures: formal notices, police report, criminal complaint, interventions with French authorities, and public communication campaigns. All these initiatives, none of which succeeded in court, fit into a pattern that the…

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Ireland

Bernard Grua: On 8 July 2025, an Irish coastguard patrol boat approaches the sanctioned, unannounced and unauthorised Russian ship Shtandart in Killiney Bay, south of Dublin.
The Shtandart and the Irish coastguard, Killiney Bay, 8 July 2025. Photo: Fletcher Thompson // No Shtandart in Europe

Ille-et-Vilaine

On 23 August 2024, the Shtandart attempts an unannounced stopover in Cancale and is expelled by the police on the instructions of the Prefect of Ille-et-Vilaine.

Bernard Grua:  Surprise on Friday morning, 23 August 2024, in Cancale (Ille-et-Vilaine), where the Russian ship Shtandart emerged from the mist and approached the Fenêtre slipway. ©Marie Loquet
Surprise on Friday morning, 23 August 2024, in Cancale (Ille-et-Vilaine), where the Russian ship Shtandart emerged from the mist and approached the Fenêtre slipway. ©Marie Loquet

Spain

Bernard Grua: The Russian ship Shtandart expelled from Spanish territorial waters on 27 July 2024.
The Russian ship Shtandart expelled from Spanish territorial waters on 27 July 2024.

Russian propaganda outlets

Interview with Vladimir Martus by Russian media outlet RBC. One of many interviews given to Russian propaganda outlets during the summer of 2024.

French military naval base

Bernard Grua : The Shtandart under the Toulinguet headland attempting to force its way into Brest harbour, 11/07/2024.
On 11 July 2024, a maritime police patrol boat denied the Shtandart access to Brest harbour. Photo: Frédéric Chauveau de Villoutrey // No Shtandart in Europe

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Acknowledgements for cross-border cooperation on the Iberian Peninsula – Тhe Russian vessel « Shtandart » fails in its port sanctions fraud

Thanks to strong cross-border cooperation between Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and France, the sanctioned Russian vessel Shtandart has been denied all planned port calls across Southern Europe. This coordinated effort has successfully blocked the vessel’s attempts to circumvent port sanctions, demonstrating the effectiveness of joint action in enforcing European and UK regulation.

To the attention of :

  • Autoridades marítimas españolas
  • Autoridades marítimas portuguesas
  • UK Department for Transport
  • HM Government of Gibraltar 
  • Gibraltar Maritime Authority 
  • Faro de Vigo
  • Ukrainian World Congress
  • Association Con Ucrania
  • Associação dos ucranianos em Portugal
  • Union des Ukrainiens de France

26 September 2025

Letter below in: 🇪🇸 🇵🇹 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇺🇦


🇪🇸 Agradecimientos por la cooperación transfronteriza en la península ibérica – El buque ruso Shtandart fracasa en su fraude a las sanciones portuarias

Estimada Señora, Estimado Señor:

En la mañana del 26 de septiembre de 2025, el buque ruso sancionado Shtandart, MMSI 518999255, llegó al puerto de Tánger, Marruecos [1]. Desde su salida de la llamada “Kaliningrado Atlántica”, el 17 de septiembre de 2025, se le negó la entrada en todas las escalas previstas: en la costa norte de España, en Portugal, en Andalucía y en Gibraltar.

Este resultado constituye un éxito indiscutible en la aplicación del régimen de sanciones europeo. Ha sido posible gracias a la vigilancia y al compromiso de numerosas personas e instituciones, cuyos nombres, en su mayoría, permanecerán confidenciales. A todas ellas les expresamos nuestro más profundo agradecimiento.

Deseamos, sin embargo, rendir un reconocimiento especial a varios actores cuyo papel ha sido determinante:

  • Lara Graña, redactora jefa de Faro de Vigo, gran profesional y especialista reconocida en asuntos marítimos, cuyos artículos [2] [3] contribuyeron de manera decisiva a alertar tanto en España como en Portugal.
  • Pavlo Sadokha, presidente de la Unión de Ucranianos en Portugal y vicepresidente del Ukrainian World Congress [4] [5] para Europa del Sur, quien trabajó incansablemente contra el estafador ruso, movilizando a su comunidad y a sus contactos en Portugal así como en otros países europeos.
  • La Autoridade Marítima Nacional (AMN) de Portugal, cuya estricta vigilancia [6] [7] y eficaz despliegue de recursos garantizaron el cumplimiento efectivo de las sanciones europeas.

En cuanto a Gibraltar, desconocemos qué autoridades intervinieron directamente en la anulación de la escala prevista. No obstante, es evidente que la cuestión fue tratada con la máxima seriedad.

Finalmente, queremos destacar la vigilancia ejercida por las capitanías y autoridades portuarias de Galicia, Portugal y Andalucía.

A todas aquellas personas e instituciones cuyo compromiso ha hecho posible este resultado, les transmitimos la expresión de nuestra más sincera gratitud.

Atentamente,

Colectivo No Shtandart in Europe


🇵🇹 Agradecimentos pela cooperação transfronteiriça na Península Ibérica – O navio russo Shtandart falha na sua fraude às sanções portuárias

Exma. Senhora, Exmo. Senhor

Na manhã de 26 de setembro de 2025, o navio russo sancionado Shtandart, MMSI 518999255, chegou ao porto de Tânger, Marrocos [1]. Desde a sua partida de “Kaliningrado Atlântico”, em 17 de setembro de 2025, foi-lhe recusada a entrada em todas as escalas previstas: na costa norte de Espanha, em Portugal, na Andaluzia e em Gibraltar.

Este resultado representa um sucesso indiscutível na aplicação do regime de sanções europeu. Tornou-se possível graças à vigilância e ao empenho de numerosas pessoas e instituições, cujos nomes permanecerão, em grande parte, confidenciais. A todas elas dirigimos a nossa mais profunda gratidão.

Importa, contudo, prestar homenagem a alguns intervenientes cujo papel foi determinante:

  • Lara Graña, diretora do Faro de Vigo, grande profissional e especialista reconhecida em assuntos marítimos, cujos artigos [2] [3] contribuíram de forma decisiva para alertar tanto em Espanha como em Portugal.
  • Pavlo Sadokha, presidente da União dos Ucranianos em Portugal e vice-presidente do Ukrainian World Congress [4] [5] para a Europa do Sul, que trabalhou incansavelmente contra o fraudador russo, mobilizando a sua comunidade e os seus contactos em Portugal, bem como noutros países europeus.
  • A Autoridade Marítima Nacional (AMN) de Portugal, cuja vigilância rigorosa [6] [7] e eficaz mobilização de meios asseguraram o cumprimento efetivo das sanções europeias.

No que respeita a Gibraltar, não sabemos exatamente quais autoridades estiveram envolvidas na anulação da escala prevista. No entanto, é evidente que a questão foi tratada com a máxima seriedade.

Finalmente, queremos salientar a vigilância exercida pelas capitanias e pelas autoridades portuárias da Galiza, de Portugal e da Andaluzia.

A todas as pessoas e instituições cujo empenho tornou possível este resultado, expressamos a nossa mais sincera gratidão.

Com os melhores cumprimentos,

Coletivo No Shtandart in Europe


🇬🇧 Acknowledgements for cross-border cooperation on the Iberian Peninsula – Тhe Russian vessel Shtandart fails in its port sanctions fraud

Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

This morning, 26 September 2025, the Russian sanctioned vessel Shtandart, MMSI 518999255, arrived at the port of Tangier, Morocco [1]. Since its departure from “Atlantic Kaliningrad” on 17 September 2025, it has been denied entry to all intended stopovers on the northern coast of Spain, in Portugal, in Andalusia, and in Gibraltar.

This outcome represents a significant success in the enforcement of the UK and European sanctions regime. It has been made possible thanks to the vigilance and commitment of many individuals and institutions, most of whose names shall remain confidential. To all of them, we extend our deepest gratitude.

Several key contributors deserve special recognition:

  • Lara Graña, editor-in-chief of Faro de Vigo, an outstanding professional and a recognized maritime affairs specialist, whose articles [2] [3] played a crucial role in raising awareness both in Spain and in Portugal.
  • Pavlo Sadokha, President of the Union of Ukrainians in Portugal and Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress [4] [5] for Southern Europe, who worked tirelessly against the Russian fraudster, mobilizing his community and contacts in Portugal as well as in other countries.
  • The Autoridade Marítima Nacional (AMN) of Portugal, whose constant surveillance [6] [7] and effective deployment of resources ensured full compliance with European sanctions.

With regard to Gibraltar, we do not know exactly which authorities contributed to cancelling the Shtandart’s planned call. However, it is clear that the matter was taken with the utmost seriousness.

Finally, we acknowledge the vigilance of the harbour masters and port authorities of Galicia, Portugal, and Andalusia.

To all those whose commitment made this result possible, we express our most sincere gratitude.

Yours faithfully,

Collective No Shtandart in Europe


🇫🇷 Remerciements pour la coopération transfrontalière en la péninsule ibérique – Le navire russe Shtandart échoue dans sa fraude aux sanctions portuaires

Chère Madame, Cher Monsieur,

Le navire russe sous sanctions Shtandart, MMSI 518999255, est arrivé ce matin, 26 septembre 2025, dans le port de Tanger, Maroc [1]. Depuis son départ de la « Kaliningrad Atlantique » le 17 septembre 2025, il s’est vu refuser toute escale sur la côte nord de l’Espagne, au Portugal, en Andalousie ainsi qu’à Gibraltar.

Ce résultat constitue un succès indéniable dans l’application du règlement européen. Il a été rendu possible grâce à la vigilance et à l’engagement de nombreuses personnes et institutions, dont les noms resteront pour la plupart confidentiels. Qu’elles soient ici assurées de notre profonde gratitude.

Il convient toutefois de rendre hommage à plusieurs acteurs dont le rôle a été déterminant :

  • Lara Graña, rédactrice en chef du Faro de Vigo, grande professionnelle et spécialiste reconnue des affaires maritimes, dont les articles [2] [3] ont puissamment contribué à alerter l’opinion publique et les autorités en Espagne comme au Portugal.
  • Pavlo Sadokha, président de l’Union des Ukrainiens du Portugal et vice-président du Ukrainian World Congress [4] [5] pour l’Europe du Sud, qui s’est mobilisé sans relâche contre le fraudeur russe, fédérant sa communauté et ses contacts tant au Portugal que dans d’autres pays européens.
  • L’Autoridade Marítima Nacional (AMN) du Portugal, dont la surveillance rigoureuse [6] [7] et les moyens déployés ont permis d’assurer le respect effectif des sanctions européennes.

S’agissant de Gibraltar, nous ignorons à ce jour quelles autorités ont pris la décision finale, mais il ne fait aucun doute que la question y a été traitée avec le plus grand sérieux.

Enfin, nous tenons à saluer la vigilance exercée par les capitaineries et les autorités portuaires de Galice, du Portugal et d’Andalousie.

À toutes celles et à tous ceux qui, par leur engagement, ont contribué à ce résultat, nous adressons l’expression de notre reconnaissance la plus sincère.

Veuillez agréer, Chère Madame, Cher Monsieur, l’assurance de notre considération distinguée.

Collectif No Shtandart in Europe


🇺🇦 Подяка за транскордонну співпрацю на Іберійському півострові. – Російське судно “Штандарт” зазнає поразки у своїй шахрайській спробі обійти портові санкції

Шановні пані та панове,

Російське судно «Штандарт», MMSI 518999255,  яке перебуває під санкціями, прибуло сьогодні вранці, 26 вересня 2025 року, до порту Танжер, Марокко [1]. З моменту відплиття з «Калінінград Атлантик» 17 вересня 2025 року йому було відмовлено у будь-якій зупинці на північному узбережжі Іспанії, в Португалії, Андалусії та Гібралтарі.

Цей результат є беззаперечним успіхом у застосуванні європейських санкцій і став можливим завдяки пильності та відданості багатьох осіб і установ, більшість із яких залишаться конфіденційними. Ми щиро дякуємо всім їм.

Особливо варто відзначити ключових учасників:

  • Лара Грана, головна редакторка Faro de Vigo, видатний професіонал і визнаний спеціаліст із морських питань, статті якої [2] [3] суттєво сприяли інформуванню громадськості та влади в Іспанії та Португалії.
  • Павло Садоха, президент Союзу українців у Португалії та віце-президент Ukrainian World Congress [4] [5] для Південної Європи, який невтомно працював проти російського шахрая, мобілізуючи свою спільноту та контакти в Португалії й інших країнах.
  • Національна морська адміністрація Португалії (AMN), чия постійна пильність [6] [7] та ефективне використання ресурсів забезпечили дотримання європейських санкцій.

Що стосується Гібралтару, наразі невідомо, які саме органи прийняли рішення про скасування запланованого заходу судна, проте очевидно, що питання було розглянуто з максимальною серйозністю.

Також слід відзначити пильність капітаній і портових адміністрацій Галісії, Португалії та Андалусії.

Усім, хто завдяки своїм зусиллям сприяв досягненню цього результату, висловлюємо нашу щиру вдячність.

З повагою,

Колектив No Shtandart in Europe 


Notes

  1. Shtandart, Tangier, 26/09/2025
    Shtandart, Tangier, 26/09/2025
  2. Faro de Vigo, 20/09/2025 – La fragata rusa «Shtandart», vetada por Bruselas, irrumpe en aguas gallegas
  3. Faro de Vigo, 22/09/2025 – Una patrullera lusa escolta a la fragata rusa «Shtandart» para evitar su escala en Leixões
  4. Ukrainian World Congress, 22/09/2025 – Ukrainians urged to be vigilant as Russian frigate heads toward Portugal
  5. Ukrainian World Congress, 22/09/2025 – Російський фрегат “Штандарт” прямує до Португалії: українців закликають бути пильними
  6. AMN, 24/09/2025 – Autoridade Marítima Nacional monitoriza veleiro TS SHTANDART ao longo da costa portuguesa
  7. Portugal Resident, 25/09/2025 – Suspected Russian ‘ghost fleet’ ship sparks police action off Algarve coast

Bernard Grua
Nantes, Brittany, France
Spokesperson of the collective

Alert – The sanctioned Russian vessel « Shtandart » is scheduled to call at Gibraltar on 26 September 2025

The sanctioned Russian vessel Shtandart is attempting to enter Gibraltar on 26 September 2025. Far from being a benign replica, it operates under a flag of convenience, conceals its true ownership, and maintains close ties to the Kremlin’s propaganda network. The letter below, addressed to Gibraltar’s authorities, urges them to enforce UK sanctions and deny the Shtandart access to port.

To the attention of:

  • HM Government of Gibraltar
  • Gibraltar Maritime Authority
  • Gibraltar Harbour Master’s Office

Subject: The sanctioned Russian vessel Shtandart is scheduled to call at Gibraltar on 26 September 2025

24 September 2025

Dear Madam, Dear Sir,

The Russian vessel Shtandart, MMSI 518999255, sailing under the Cook Islands flag of convenience, is heading for Gibraltar, where it intends to call on 26 September 2025.

  1. The Shtandart clearly falls within the scope of the United Kingdom’s sanctions.
  2. Since 6 June 2024, the Russian vessel Shtandart has been flying the Cook Islands flag of convenience.
  3. The Shtandart would be managed by a ‘German’ company.
  4. The Shtandart would be ‘owned’ by a Finnish citizen.
  5. Like the other ships in the Russian shadow fleet, the Shtandart conceals its position.
  6. The close links between the Shtandart and the Russian regime have been proven.

1. The Shtandart clearly falls within the scope of the United Kingdom’s sanctions.

It attempted to enter UK ports during July 2025 but was refused entry because it is affected by :

It is no concerned by:

The Shtandart is indeed linked to Russian interests, even though it attempts to conceal this by resorting to the practices of that country’s shadow fleet.

2. Since 6 June 2024, the Russian vessel Shtandart has been flying the Cook Islands flag of convenience.

On 6 June 2024, the Shtandart, which previously belonged to the St Petersburg-based company Shtandart Project, switched its Russian flag for that of the Cook Islands in order to circumvent the restrictive port measures taken against Russia. 

Even when registered in the Cook Islands, the Shtandart frequently flies a large Russian Empire flag at the top of the main mast, or even the foremast. It is also possible to check the Shtandart’s profiles on Marine Traffic and Vessel Finder. Although these accounts were created after the Shtandart was registered in the Cook Islands, the ship is depicted flying the Russian imperial flag, the Russian war flame and the Russian national flag.

3. The Shtandart would be managed by a ‘German’ company.

The commercial company, Martus TV GmbH is domiciled at a P.O. Box in Hamburg. According to the attached (1) certificate, the main shareholder is a Russian citizen Vladimir Martus, the skipper of the Shtandart. He holds 80% of the shares in Martus TV GmbH. The remaining 20% is owned by Russian citizen Irina Ermakova. She is Vladimir Martus’s wife. Vladimir Martus is the Chairman and Managing Director. Therefore, Martus TV GmbH is a Russian shadow company, controlled and owned by a Russian citizen. On the same certificate, Vladimir Martus claims to hold dual Russian and Ukrainian nationality. This claim is obviously false.

Martus TV GmbH, a Russian shadow company owned and controlled by Vladimir Martus, claims to be the ‘managing owner’ of the Shtandart. Consequently, the Russian citizen, Vladimir Martus is the hidden but very real owner of the Shtandart through Martus TV GmbH.

4. The Shtandart would be ‘owned’ by a Finnish citizen.

During the first half of 2024, ownership was transferred from the company Shtandart Project to Maria (Mariia) Martus, daughter of Vladimir Martus. A Russian citizen born in Russia, Maria Martus completed her higher education at Aalto University in Helsinki. This enabled her to obtain a Finnish passport.However, Maria (Mariia) Martus, employee at WSP Finland, is merely a front for circumventing European sanctions. As explained above, the real owner is Vladimir Martus.

5. Like the other ships in the Russian shadow fleet, the Shtandart conceals its position.

While passing Kilmore Quay en route to Dublin in the Irish Sea on 6 July 2025, the Shtandart disconnected its automatic identification system (AIS) at 10:30 UTC. It did not activate the system again until it was anchored off the village of Killiney, as it had not obtained permission to call at Dublin or any other Irish port. Then, on 9 July 2025 at 00:00 UTC, the Russian vessel made an unannounced and unauthorised overnight call at the small Irish port of Clogherhead

On 17 July 2025, while attempting to dock at Scapa Pier in the UK, the Shtandart again disconnected its AIS. It was expelled by the British Coastguard

On 26 July 2025, the Shtandart once again disconnected its AIS until 2 August 2022. It took advantage of this to make an unannounced stopover in the port of Hvide Sande for several days without notifying the Danish maritime authorities. See the article on this subject : Formodet russisk spionskib lå flere dage i dansk havn: Kaptajn Vladimir hemmeligholdt besøget (Suspected Russian spy ship spent several days in Danish port: Captain Vladimir kept visit secret).

Hundreds of Russian documents prove Vladimir Martus’ connections with the Russian presidential administration and its propaganda outlets. This contradicts his alleged status as an ‘opponent’ of the regime. The private yacht Shtandart is not the training ship it claims to be either. To avoid making this text too long, we will simply refer to the press release from the Russian Consulate General in Edinburgh, which raises questions about the Shtandart’s real mission(s).

See also:

Attached (2 & 3) are the letters we received from the British Department for Transport following the alerts we sent them.

We remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.

Yours faithfully,

Bernard Grua
Nantes, Bretagne, France
Spokesperson for the international collective

Attachments

Property of Martus TV GmbH and Shtandart

Property of Martus TV GmbH and Shtandart

Letters from the British Department for Transport

Shtandart‘s summer 2025 tour

Alert: Imminent risk of illegal entry into Spanish southern territorial waters and ports by the Russian vessel « Shtandart »

The Russian vessel Shtandart, despite the explicit prohibition by the Court of Justice of the European Union, continues attempting to enter EU ports. Following recent incidents in Galicia and Portugal, the international collective No Shtandart in Europe alerts the Spanish authorities of the imminent risk of incursions into the country’s southern waters.

To the attention of:
– Spanish maritime authorities
– Maritime captaincies of Andalusia, Ceuta, and Melilla
– Port authorities of southern Spain

Subject: Imminent risk of illegal entry into Spanish southern territorial waters and ports by the Russian vessel Shtandart

23 September 2025

Dear Sir or Madam,

We respectfully wish to draw your attention to the imminent risk of illegal entry by the Russian vessel Shtandart into Spanish territorial waters and ports in southern Spain.

The order issued on 22 August 2025 by the Court of Justice of the European Union formally stipulates the strict prohibition of any call by the Russian vessel Shtandart (MMSI 518999255) at Union ports.

This decision expressly confirms the application of Article 3ea bis of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, with no possibility of legal appeal.

Furthermore, due to its various violations, Spain has prohibited the Shtandart from accessing its territorial waters since 27 July 2024.

There is a risk of unannounced and unauthorized port calls, as occurred this summer in Clogherhead (Ireland), Inverie (Scotland), and Hvide Sande (Denmark).

Additionally, coming from the Bay of Biscay, the Shtandart violated the territorial waters of Galicia from 19 to 20 September 2025. On 21 September 2025, it attempted to enter the port of Leixões (Portugal) and was only prevented by the intervention of a patrol vessel.

We also emphasize that this Russian vessel frequently resorts to “humanitarian” blackmail to force entry into ports where it is prohibited.

Registered under the flag of the Cook Islands since 6 June 2024, the Shtandart also habitually switches off its AIS (Automatic Identification System) in order to conceal its position and destination.

We attach three recent articles regarding the violations committed by this vessel on the Iberian Peninsula’s coasts:

The vessel can be tracked on:

We remain at your disposal for any further information and send you our kind regards.

Bernard Grua
Nantes, Brittany, France
Spokesperson for the international collective


Coordinated monitoring by maritime authorities is essential to ensure compliance with European sanctions and to protect Spain’s sovereignty against further provocations by the Shtandart.

Addendum

On 25 September 2025, the Shtandart entered the territorial waters of Andalusia.

On 25 September 2025, the Shtandart entered the territorial waters of Andalusia.

Shtandart‘s summer 2025 tour

Alerta: Riesgo inminente de entrada ilegal en aguas territoriales y en los puertos meridionales de España por el buque ruso « Shtandart »

El buque ruso Shtandart, pese a la prohibición expresa del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea, sigue intentando entrar en puertos comunitarios. Tras recientes incidentes en Galicia y Portugal, el colectivo No Shtandart in Europe alerta a las autoridades españolas del riesgo inminente de incursión en aguas del sur del país.

A la atención de:

  • Autoridades marítimas españolas
  • Capitanías marítimas de Andalucía, Ceuta y Melilla
  • Responsables portuarios del sur de España

Asunto: Riesgo inminente de entrada ilegal en aguas territoriales y en los puertos meridionales de España por el buque ruso Shtandart

23 de septiembre de 2025

Estimadas Señoras, Estimados Señores,

Deseamos llamar respetuosamente su atención sobre el riesgo inminente de entrada ilegal del buque ruso Shtandart en aguas territoriales y en los puertos del sur de España.

La orden dictada el 22 de agosto de 2025 por el Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea estipula formalmente la prohibición estricta de toda escala del buque ruso Shtandart (MMSI 518999255) en los puertos de la Unión.

Esta decisión confirma expresamente la aplicación del artículo 3 sexies bis del Reglamento (UE) n.º 833/2014, sin posibilidad alguna de recurso jurídico.

Asimismo, debido a sus diversas infracciones, España prohibió el acceso del Shtandart a sus aguas territoriales desde el 27 de julio de 2024.

Cabe temer escalas no anunciadas y no autorizadas, como ocurrió este verano en Clogherhead (Irlanda), Inverie (Escocia) y Hvide Sande (Dinamarca).

Además, procedente del golfo de Vizcaya, el Shtandart violó las aguas territoriales de Galicia del 19 al 20 de septiembre de 2025. El 21 de septiembre de 2025, intentó entrar en el puerto de Leixões (Portugal) y solo fue rechazado por la intervención de una patrullera.

Destacamos, asimismo, que dicho buque ruso recurre con frecuencia al chantaje “humanitario” para forzar la entrada en puertos que le están prohibidos.

Inscrito bajo pabellón de las Islas Cook desde el 6 de junio de 2024, el Shtandart acostumbra además a desconectar su AIS (Sistema de Identificación Automática) con el fin de ocultar su posición y destino.

Adjuntamos tres artículos recientes relativos a las infracciones cometidas por este buque en las costas de la península ibérica.

Puede ser localizado en:

Quedamos a su disposición para cualquier información complementaria y les saludamos muy atentamente.

Bernard Grua Nantes, Bretaña, Francia
Portavoz del colectivo internacional


La vigilancia coordinada de las autoridades marítimas resulta esencial para garantizar el respeto de las sanciones europeas y proteger la soberanía de España frente a nuevas provocaciones del Shtandart.

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