On 8 July 2025, several observers questioned why the Shtandart (MMSI 518999255), a Russian-sanctioned vessel, was sailing northwards along the coast while fleeing Killiney, near Dublin. Both Marine Traffic and Vessel Finder show that it stopped overnight in Clogherhead.
Archives de l’étiquette : Irish Sea
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.
Press release: Russian ship “Shtandart” in Ireland, July 2025
The Russian propaganda ship Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255) is expected to dock very soon, today or tomorrow, in Dublin. However, it may also call at other Irish ports. We alert the Irish authorities so that they can prevent this fraud relating to European sanctions in their ports and territorial waters.
To Irish maritime authorities: sanctionned-Russian ship « Shtandart » plans illegal calls in Ireland ports, very soon
This summer, the Russian propaganda ship Shtandart (MMSI: 518999255) is offering illegal cruises to various destinations. During its voyage to Aberdeen (2–20 July 2025), it is expected to dock in Dublin. However, it may also call at other Irish ports. We alert the Irish authorities so that they can prevent this fraud relating to European sanctions in their ports and territorial waters.
July 2025 : sanctionned-Russian ship « Shtandart » plans illegal calls in Ireland ports.
This summer, the Russian propaganda ship Shtandart is offering illegal cruises to various destinations, including France, the UK, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. During its voyage from Saint-Malo to Aberdeen (2–20 July 2025), it is expected to dock in Dublin. However, it may also call at other Irish ports. We must collectively stand up to this fraud and put an end to it.
The "Shtandart" In Europe 