The Russian vessel Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255), which has been sailing under the flag of convenience of the Cook Islands since 6 June 2024, disconnected its AIS five hours ago (17 July 2025, 07:39 UTC, 08:39 UK time) after entering Scapa Bay in the Orkney Islands. It is suspected that the aim is to make an illegal landing at Scapa Pier, as happened at Clogherhead in Ireland and Inverie in Scotland.
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Why does the Russian ship « Shtandart » fall under United Kingdom sanctions?
We have read the open letter written by the Russian citizen Vladimir Martus, skipper of the Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255) to Aberdeen Port Authorities.
His account does not present a fair vision of the situation. Having spent three years investigating this complex case of sanctions evasion, we are confident that we can provide you with a well-researched and evidenced demonstration of why the Shtandart is relevant to UK port sanctions.
« Shtandart »: Russian threats and blackmail against the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races
Backed by Moscow’s propaganda outlets and press, the sanctioned Russian ship Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255) is stepping up its provocations and fuelling Putin’s hybrid war aimed at destabilising Western countries. Despite being banned from UK and EU ports, the ship intends to force its way into the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races, due to take place from 19 to 22 July 2025. This threat should not be underestimated. Recent events have demonstrated the Russian vessel’s capacity to cause significant damage to maritime celebrations. So far, only Spain has managed to deal with it.
Alerte : aidez-nous à stopper la fraude du navire russe «Shtandart» en Belgique !
Au cours de l’été 2025, le navire propagandiste russe Shtandart proposera des croisières illégales vers diverses destinations, notamment la France, le Royaume-Uni, l’Irlande, la Norvège, le Danemark, la Belgique, l’Espagne et le Portugal. Il devrait accoster à Ostende le 1er septembre 2025, au cours de son voyage de Stavanger, en Norvège, à Saint-Malo, en France.
Alert! Help us to stop the fraud involving the Russian ship « Shtandart » in Belgium!
In the summer of 2025, the Russian propaganda ship Shtandart will offer illegal cruises to various destinations, including France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. It is expected to dock in Ostend on September 1, 2025, during its voyage from Stavanger, Norway, to Saint-Malo, France.
Alert: russian ship « Shtandart » is planning to enter Spanish territorial waters illegally.
For the summer of 2025, the russian propaganda ship Shtandart is selling illegal cruises to various destinations, including Spain. The ship’s captain and hidden owner, Vladimir Martus, has nothing but contempt for the regulations, court rulings, authorities and institutions of the countries he visits.
Summer 2025: Russian ship « Shtandart » plans illegal stopovers in ports of France, UK, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Spain & Portugal
For the 2025 summer season, the Shtandart, a Russian propaganda ship under sanctions, has launched its commercial campaign for joining its tour of European ports. This time, it is no longer limited to France, Spain, or even the EU. This illustrates its skipper’s sense of impunity, the confidence he has in his networks of influence and the contempt in which he holds our institutions. This also shows that our countries will only be able to put an end to the fraud that has been going on for more than three years if they follow the Spanish example, i.e. by a concerted ban on their territorial waters.
Le navire russe « Shtandart » prévoit une escale illégale à Saint-Malo, le 2 juillet 2025.
Le navire russe Shtandart a prévu d’accoster illégalement à Saint-Malo, le 2 juillet 2025. Un courrier est adressé au préfet d’Ille-et-Vilaine, à des fins d’information, de manière à ce qu’il puisse faire appliquer l’interdiction européenne à l’ensemble des ports de son département.
Saint-Nazaire, 7 juin 2025, témoignage exceptionnel d’un écrivain et défenseur d’Azovstal, Genadiy Kharchenko
Samedi prochain, le 7 juin 2025, Saint-Nazaire reçoit la visite de Genadiy Kharchenko, un vétéran ukrainien auteur de l’ouvrage, « Journal d’un artilleur ». Il a participé à la défense de Marioupol, en 2022, avant d’être capturé par les forces russes. Il a été détenu dans plusieurs centres — notamment Makiïvka et Olenivka, où il a survécuLire la suite « Saint-Nazaire, 7 juin 2025, témoignage exceptionnel d’un écrivain et défenseur d’Azovstal, Genadiy Kharchenko »
Navire russe à la Semaine du Golfe 2025 – Proposition de dialogue du collectif « No Shtandart in Europe » à l’attention de Thierry Verneuil
Comme pour l’événement précédent de 2023, le collectif lanceur d’alerte No Shtandart in Europe renouvelle sa proposition de dialogue avec la Direction de la Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan 2025.
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