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Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific. Tracking Dark Fleet Tankers for @UANI Relax: It's only Twitter.

Southeast Asia Katılım Nisan 2009
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⚠️BREAKING (26 JUN 2026): 🇲🇾 Malaysia published new law: EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE REGULATIONS 2026, updating the original EEZ Act of 1984. Key sections impacting illicit Dark Fleet operations, by Iranian and Russian dark fleet vessels and illicit networks: Part 3: MEASURES FOR PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF MARINE ENVIRONMENT 7. (1) No cargo transfer shall be allowed in the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf unless a permission in writing is obtained from the Government. 8. (1) No bunkering operation shall be permitted in the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf. Part 4: ENFORCEMENT 10. (3) The authorized officer may detain any vessel navigating in the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf has committed a violation of any provision of these Regulations or any international standards under international treaties to which Malaysia is a State Party relating to the prevention, reduction and control of pollution from vessels resulting in a discharge, which causes damage or threat of damage to the exclusive economic zone or the continental shelf. Part 5: OFFENCES 13. (1) Any person who breaks or injures, or causes or permits a vessel to break or injure a submarine cable or pipeline in a marine sensitive area, any area in the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf, commits an offence. -- lom.agc.gov.my/act-view.php?t… -- This is a significant update to 🇲🇾's domestic legislation, empowering the authorities (in particular the Malaysian Coast Guard, MMEA @MYCoastGuard) to take action against the Dark Fleet illicit activities in the Eastern Out of Port Limits (EOPL) anchorage off Eastern Johor, in international waters, but inside the Malaysian EEZ. -- @UANI has regularly published a list of #GhostArmada tankers and highlighted their illicit activities, including Ship-to-Ship (STS) cargo transfer operations of Iranian Crude Oil. ~45 Ghost Armada, substandard and stateless tankers are currently anchored in the EOPL now. +30 Iranian-flagged tankers are currently on the way to the EOPL, following the end of the US blockade. They will start arriving in the next few days, and likely begin their STS ops, in order to deliver 🇮🇷🛢️➡️🇨🇳 See the UANI Iran Shipping Update for more details: unitedagainstnucleariran.com/blog/ -- @JemimaShelley @TankerTrackers @mercoglianos @DzirhanDefence @CollinSLKoh @ed_fin @ChongJaIan @amerhadiazmi @MarcusHand1 @OwenWalker0 @JonathanEmont @daniel_c_roth @tldraanan @Sumathy44024911
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There are about a dozen Dark Fleet tankers laden with 🇷🇺🛢️ in the Malaysian Eastern Out of Port Limits (EOPL) anchorage off eastern Johor in the South China Sea. They could easily be targeted by the 🇺🇦 side in this armed conflict. 🇺🇦 notified the IMO that 🇷🇺 Dark Fleet vessels supporting the war effort could be considered legitimate miltary tagerts, and now they have demonstrated this. Like it or not, there are potential targets in the waters of Southeast Asia. Karimun Island has been identified as an oil terminal for Russian Oil transactions. See article by @helloimserene et al: bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-… Southeast Asian coastal states need to wake up to the risks from the Dark Fleet and mitigate them through more proactive action to protect their proclaimed neutrality. Someday the 🇷🇺-🇺🇦 conflict may come to their waters whether they like it or not. Pretending the risk is far away does not work anymore during a global maritime conflict. Welcome back to the Era of the Influence of SeaPower on everything. -- @mercoglianos @cdrsalamander @brentdsadler @ChongJaIan @tankertrackers
🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces@usf_army

💥 116 Vessels in 9 Days: USF Operators Struck 11 More Enemy Vessels Overnight Here are more details on the results of the operation: ⚓ 5 tankers in the Sea of Azov were struck by operators of the @1usc_army , @Raid_413 and the @k_2army ⚓ 5 cargo ships in the Sea of Azov were struck by operators of the @1usc_army , @Raid_413 and the @k_2army ⚓ 1 tugboat in the Sea of Azov was struck by operators of the @Raid_413 Despite international sanctions, russia continues to export oil through its shadow fleet, using the revenues to finance its war against Ukraine. The goal of the operation is to systematically disrupt the enemy’s logistics chain. Disabling tankers, cargo ships, and auxiliary vessels complicates the export of oil and petroleum products, limits maritime transport capabilities, and reduces the enemy’s ability to supply fuel to its forces and occupation grouping in temporarily occupied Crimea. In this way, operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces weaken one of the key elements of russia’s military logistics and sources of funding for its aggression. USF: One step ahead!

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There are about a dozen laden Dark Fleet tankers in the Malaysian EOPL.
🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces@usf_army

💥 116 Vessels in 9 Days: USF Operators Struck 11 More Enemy Vessels Overnight Here are more details on the results of the operation: ⚓ 5 tankers in the Sea of Azov were struck by operators of the @1usc_army , @Raid_413 and the @k_2army ⚓ 5 cargo ships in the Sea of Azov were struck by operators of the @1usc_army , @Raid_413 and the @k_2army ⚓ 1 tugboat in the Sea of Azov was struck by operators of the @Raid_413 Despite international sanctions, russia continues to export oil through its shadow fleet, using the revenues to finance its war against Ukraine. The goal of the operation is to systematically disrupt the enemy’s logistics chain. Disabling tankers, cargo ships, and auxiliary vessels complicates the export of oil and petroleum products, limits maritime transport capabilities, and reduces the enemy’s ability to supply fuel to its forces and occupation grouping in temporarily occupied Crimea. In this way, operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces weaken one of the key elements of russia’s military logistics and sources of funding for its aggression. USF: One step ahead!

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The Global Maritime War is in full display @mercoglianos
🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces@usf_army

💥 116 Vessels in 9 Days: USF Operators Struck 11 More Enemy Vessels Overnight Here are more details on the results of the operation: ⚓ 5 tankers in the Sea of Azov were struck by operators of the @1usc_army , @Raid_413 and the @k_2army ⚓ 5 cargo ships in the Sea of Azov were struck by operators of the @1usc_army , @Raid_413 and the @k_2army ⚓ 1 tugboat in the Sea of Azov was struck by operators of the @Raid_413 Despite international sanctions, russia continues to export oil through its shadow fleet, using the revenues to finance its war against Ukraine. The goal of the operation is to systematically disrupt the enemy’s logistics chain. Disabling tankers, cargo ships, and auxiliary vessels complicates the export of oil and petroleum products, limits maritime transport capabilities, and reduces the enemy’s ability to supply fuel to its forces and occupation grouping in temporarily occupied Crimea. In this way, operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces weaken one of the key elements of russia’s military logistics and sources of funding for its aggression. USF: One step ahead!

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Lloyd's List
Lloyd's List@LloydsList·
The Week in Charts: Stateless ships seek quick flag changes before entering European waters | Red Sea return gathers pace as Maersk restores another Suez service lloydslist.com/LL1157812/The-…
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Welcome back to the Era of the Influence of SeaPower on everything. -- "The future will be determined by the ability to protect commerce and territory and resources that are core to national security. These are core to our national security.... These are the iron laws that have always determined global power. And we're going to keep it that way." - @POTUS on 3 JAN 2026 -- @mercoglianos @cdrsalamander @brentdsadler @tldraanan @MarcusHand1
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@POTUS: "The future will be determined by the ability to protect commerce and territory and resources that are core to national security. These are core to our national security. Just like tariffs are, they've made our country rich and they've made our national security strong, stronger than ever before. But these are the iron laws that have always determined global power. And we're going to keep it that way." ⬆️ This is the National Security Strategy in one tweetable statement. Crystal clear and succinct. Chisel it granite and set it up for everyone to read. @maphumanintent @cdrsalamander @profmarlowe

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TankerTrackers.com, Inc.
TankerTrackers.com, Inc.@TankerTrackers·
It has only been twenty-six days since the United States and Iran electronically signed the sixty-day Islamabad Memorandum. During that time (and even in the days leading up to it), more than 80 million barrels of Iranian crude oil and refined products (currently worth >$6 billion) have been shipped out of the region. Now that the US Navy blockade is being reinstated more than a month ahead of schedule, it appears that around 30 million barrels of Iranian crude oil have yet to depart. However, there are also more than 60 million barrels of floating storage capacity available within the blockade perimeter should Iran be forced to scale back its oil production. #OOTT #IranWar #Tankers
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⚠️US Blockade on Iran: 🗝️This is the key point, not to be overlooked: "Contraband: In addition to enforcing the blockade, all Iranian vessels and vessels suspected of carrying contraband, are subject to belligerent right to visit and search. These vessels, regardless of location, are subject to visit, board, search, and seizure." "Contraband items are subject to capture at any place beyond neutral territory, if their destination is the territory belonging to, or occupied by, Iran." "Contraband is defined as goods that are destined for an enemy and that may be susceptible to use in armed conflict." -- ⚖️This is exactly in line with the Law of Naval Warfare. See the Newport Manual on the Law of Naval Warfare for explanation: digital-commons.usnwc.edu/ils/vol105/iss… by @JamesKraska at team at @NavalWarCollege -- In addition to oil tankers.... ➡️There are ~50 🇮🇷-flagged cargo ships operating outside Iranian waters, from the Mediterranean to the Yellow Sea. The 🇮🇷-flagged container ships GOLBAN (IMO 9283033) and ARTAM (IMO 9284154) are currently in the Gulf of Oman returning to Iran from Indian ports of Kandla and Mumbai. If the newly announced U.S. blockade is immediately enforced, these two vessels might be the very first Iranian vessels to be affected and possibly interdicted if they try to breach the blockade. -- See the @UANI Iran Shipping Update for more details: unitedagainstnucleariran.com/analysis -- @JemimaShelley @mercoglianos @TankerTrackers @brentdsadler @tldraanan @MarcusHand1 @cdrsalamander @JasonMBrodsky @daniel_c_roth @tom_bike @niluferoral @alessionaval
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⚠️BREAKING @CENTCOM @US5thFleet #NCAGS Formal announcement of US Blockade BLOCKADE OF IRANIAN PORTS A restricted Area Exists Due to Military Blockade Operations in the Gulf, Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, and the Strait of Hormuz -- See @UANI Iran Shipping Update for more info unitedagainstnucleariran.com/analysis -- @JemimaShelley @mercoglianos @brentdsadler @tldraanan @MarcusHand1

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U.S. Central Command
U.S. Central Command@CENTCOM·
Yesterday, using multiple one-way attack surface drones, CENTCOM forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran. Three Corsair unmanned surface vessels hit the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, marking the first time American forces have employed sea drones in combat operations. Last night’s strikes degraded Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial shipping.
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MarineTraffic@MarineTraffic·
Strait of Hormuz traffic turns defensive Vessel activity through the Strait of Hormuz declined sharply over 10–12 July, with confirmed crossings down by around 52% week on week, according to #MarineTraffic data. Traffic also shifted back toward more defensive routing patterns. Use of the Iranian and Dark routes increased, while activity on the IMO and Omani corridors fell to minimal levels, indicating that operators continue to prioritise perceived security over more direct transit options. Although no new IMO-confirmed physical attacks have been reported since 27 June, renewed US-Iran tensions and recent IRGC warnings continue to weigh on confidence, reinforcing a cautious approach to commercial shipping through the region.
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12 JUN 2026 @CopernicusEU #Semtinel1 🛰️RADAR📷 Eastern Out of Port Limits (EOPL) anchorage off eastern Johor, Malaysia, in the South China Sea 260 vessels detected by RADAR 126 (48%) correlated to AIS 134 (52%) not correlated to AIS Of the vessels on AIS: 36 are False Flagged 17 are unknown flag status 16 are flagged, but sanctioned Almost all of these vessels are substandard, unsafe and pose significant risks to the seafarers, the environment and coastal communities. Some are viewed as legitimate targets by belligerents in armed conflict. -- See more info at @UANI Iran Shipping Update: unitedagainstnucleariran.com/analysis -- @JemimaShelley @mercoglianos @TankerTrackers @captsingh @ed_fin @brentdsadler @mercoglianos @DzirhanDefence
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@mercoglianos Oceans are now battlefields. Welcome back to the Era of the Influence of SeaPower on everything.
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Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) 🚢⚓🐪🚒🏴‍☠️
Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) 🚢⚓🐪🚒🏴‍☠️@mercoglianos·
From the Caribbean to the Black Sea to Hormuz: The Global Conflict No One is Seeing ⚓Caribbean Operations: A look at Operation Southern Spear and the controversial 66 strikes against suspected narco-terrorist boats. ⚓Black Sea Offensive: Analyzing Ukraine’s strike on 21 Russian ships within 72 hours and the shift toward targeting bridge and accommodation areas. ⚓Hormuz Crisis: The breakdown of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire after three commercial tankers were struck by Iranian UAVs and projectiles. ⚓Historical Context: Why maritime incidents—from unrestricted submarine warfare to tanker wars—historically lead to major global declarations of war. ⚓The "Fainting Goat" Effect: How the fear of predators in the shipping lanes causes global trade to lock up and freeze in place. youtu.be/3P0SdlyEjck
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