Military Logistics

The Russian-flagged general cargo vessel S. Kuznetsov (IMO 9210359), built in 2001, has recently departed the port of Tartus after a three-day stopover. Notably, the vessel was moored in the commercial section of the Syrian port, rather than in the area previously used by the Russian Navy. According to AIS data, S. Kuznetsov is now underway in the Eastern Mediterranean at a speed of approximately 11 knots. While its AIS destination remains listed as “For Order,” current mov

The Russian Ro-Ro cargo ship LADY MARIIA , built in 2000 and currently sailing under the Russian flag, continues to attract attention for its unusual movements across the Mediterranean. After a series of calls in Indian ports earlier this autumn, the vessel made a two-day stop north of Port Said, most likely for ship-to-ship refueling—an increasingly common maneuver among Russian-flagged vessels operating outside conventional logistics routes. Now LADY MARIIA has reached Ora

The East Mediterranean theatre remains a focal point for monitoring illicit shipping activity, particularly concerning vessels linked to sanctioned Russian entities. The general cargo ship S.KUZNETSOV (IMO 9210359), flagged under Russia and confirmed to be owned/operated by a US-sanctioned Russian company (OFAC designated), is currently executing a transit of significant intelligence concern. As of the latest reporting, the vessel is navigating the East Mediterranean at a sp

In recent months, the operational patterns of the MV Lauga (IMO 9111060) have attracted increased scrutiny from intelligence and maritime...

Published: September 7, 2025 In yet another display of the Russian Federation’s reliance on aging commercial vessels for military...

Date:  August 15, 2025 Category:  Maritime Intelligence | Military Logistics | Sanctions Evasion Summary On August 14, Ukrainian Special...