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defense2 months ago•17 min saved

Italy Boards EU-Sanctioned Shadow Fleet Tanker on IRINI Patrol

During Operation IRINI, the Italian Navy boarded the EU-sanctioned Shadow Fleet tanker Toa Payoh in international waters west of Pantelleria to verify its nationality after it departed Benin for Istanbul under a Cameroonian flag; the two-hour boarding, conducted from ITS Thaon di Revel with Greek and Polish support, did not result in seizure, underscoring increased EU scrutiny of sanctioned vessels and the ongoing effort to disrupt illicit petroleum flows linked to Russia while enforcing the Libya embargo.

via navalnews.com|

#defense #irini #italian-navy

europe2 months ago•2 min saved

Italy Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Near Pantelleria Under EU Mission

The Italian navy boarded the tanker Toa Payoh, linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet', in international waters off Pantelleria as part of EU Operation IRINI to verify its nationality and flag; the vessel, sailing under Cameroon colors after departing Cotonou, Benin for Istanbul, was inspected with a Greek ship and a Polish aircraft, in a two-hour operation that concluded with routine checks and is under review by Italian authorities.

via Euronews.com|

#europe #italian-navy #operation-irini

environmental-international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Environmental Crisis: Houthi Attacks and Ship Sinkings in the Red Sea"

The sinking of the Rubymar, a cargo ship carrying oil and fertilizer, by Yemen's Houthi rebels poses a significant ecological threat to the Red Sea, endangering water supplies, fishing industry, coral reefs, and desalination plants. The unique natural features of the Red Sea make it particularly vulnerable to environmental damage. Additionally, Houthi attacks on maritime traffic, including the recent shooting down of an Italian Navy destroyer, have raised concerns about the security of the Red Sea and prompted calls for a pan-European approach to defense.

via Euronews|

#ecological-disaster #environmental-international-relations #houthi-rebels

maritime-security3 years ago•0 min saved

Migrants hijack Turkish ship in Italian waters.

A Turkish ro-ro cargo ship, GALATA SEAWAYS, was hijacked by a group of 10-15 migrants, at least 2-3 of whom were armed, off the Italian coast. The crew managed to muster in the citadel, while the bridge watch remained on the bridge. The Italian Navy responded and a Mariners team boarded the ship, freeing it. The ship is now approaching Naples, and a search for other perpetrators is underway.

via FleetMon|

#hijacking #italian-navy #maritime-security