For more than three years, the fictional story of the Russian ship Shtandart, which was designed to circumvent sanctions imposed as a result of Russia’s criminal aggression against Ukraine, has been protean. It is constantly fed to maximise confusion. Here, we will focus on debunking the most commonly used misinformation from the summer of 2025.
Archives de l’étiquette : Great Britain
‘No Shtandart in Europe’ responds to the letter from the UK Department for Transport about the sanctioned Russian ship « Shtandart »
‘No Shtandart in Europe’ would like to thank the UK Department for Transport for its kind and detailed letter of 18 July 2025, and to bring to its attention some valuable information. This concerns the sanctioned Russian ship Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255).
Alert! Potential illegal stopover of Russian ship « Shtandart » at Scapa Pier, Orkney Islands, 17 july 2025
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.
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.
Alert! Sanctioned Russian vessel « Shtandart » (MMSI 518999255) is illegally calling at night in Inverie, Scotland, 13 to 14 july 2025
The sanctioned Russian vessel Shtandart (MMSI 518999255 ), sailing under the Cook Islands flag of convenience since 6 June 2024, is currently en route to Aberdeen where it is prohibited from entering according to the port authorities. Since 13 July 2025 at 19:15 UTC it has been calling at Inverie, Loch Nevis. It is moored at the Ferry terminal.
What are the reasons and how should the Aberdeen Tall Ships Races protect themselves from the toxicity of the Russian-sanctioned ship « Shtandart »?
I recently read in « The Press and Journal » the article about the Tall Ships Races in Aberdeen. I am deeply concerned about the presence of a vessel that could cause considerable harm to this gathering. This is the Russian ship Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255), which has been banned from ports in Great Britain, Norway, and the European Union due to sanctions.
Alert! On 6 July 2025, the Russian sailing ship « Shtandart » (MMSI: 518999255) disabled its AIS transmitter in the Irish Sea in order to conceal its position.
The positions of the shadow Russian sailing ship Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255), flying the flag of the Cook Islands since 6 July 2024, are no longer visible on Marine Traffic and Vessel Finder.
It appears that the Russian skipper and hidden owner of the vessel, Vladimir Martus, has disconnected the AIS (Automatic Identification System) to conceal his route, anchorages and any stopovers. The ship’s last known position was N52°50’39.49 W005°45’35.11 at 10:30 UTC on 6 July 2025.
Letter to the Harbour Masters & Port Authorities: Russian-sanctioned ship « Shtandart » in the United Kingdom, July 2025
The Shtandart, a Russian propaganda ship, is scheduled to make numerous illegal stopovers in British ports in July 2025. The Secretary of State for Transport, the maritime authorities and the coastguard will be alerted to enforce the restrictive measures taken in response to Russia’s genocidal invasion of Ukraine.
Letter to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI): Russian propaganda ship « Shtandart » violating UK port sanctions
The Shtandart, a Russian-sanctioned propaganda ship, has scheduled numerous illegal stopovers in British ports during July 2025. The Secretary of State for Transport, Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), the maritime authorities and the Coastguard are to be alerted .
The "Shtandart" In Europe 