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On June 3, 2025, the Alsterdiep' was detained in Setubal with three deficiencies, two of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Propulsion main engine Not as required 2) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on June 5 and left the port en route to Sheerness with an ETA as of June 11. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The cargo m/v 'HAV Dolphin' (IMO: 9073854) with a full Russian crew that was stopped at the Volkerak locks near Willemstad in mid-May, being suspected of having deployed drones over European territory. German investigation services had warned the Coast Guard a few hours earlier that the ship had behaved suspiciously off the coast of Kiel in early May, exactly at the time that drones were spotted there. The ship was inspected by a team from Customs, the Royal Marechaussee and the police, but no drones were found. On the night June 17 May, 2025, drones appeared again, this time above the German patrol ship 'Potsdam', which at that time shadowed the Russian 'Lauga' in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ),. The drones followed the patrol ship for three hours, until just before Dutch waters. The German police were unable to determine whether the drones came from the 'Lauga', but asked the customs in Belgium, where the ship was en route, to inspect it. No drones were found there either. German investigation services have seen an increase in drone sightings over critical infrastructure, such as ports, chemical parks and military installations, for years. The German authorities have informed European investigative bodies of the events. The ships have been closely monitored since then. Both cargo ships were showing a striking behaviour. The ''HAV Dolphin' has spent a month in the port of Kaliningrad, Russia, near a naval base, and temporarily disabled the mandatory AIS during its journey. The 'Lauga' also did this during its journey across the North Sea. In addition, the cargo ship previously had visited the Russian naval base in Syria, which indicates possible ties with the Russian Ministry of Defence. The 'HAV Dolphin' left Rotterdam on May 16 and berthed in Papenburg on June 3. The 'Lauga' arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 4.

On May 28, 2025, the 'Elfin Safarov' was detained in Elevsis with seven deficiencies, five of which being regarded as seriously and grounds for a detention: 1) Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water Management System Not properly maintained 2) Pollution Prevention - Oil filtering equipment Not properly maintained 3) Pollution Prevention - Sewage treatment plant Not as required 4) Propulsion and auxiliary machinery - Auxiliary machinery Not as required 5) ISM - Ism certificate Not as required The vessel was released again on May 3, left the port enroute to Sulina and dropped anchor in pos. 45° 23' N 029° 04' E on June 6. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063576908591

The 'HAV Dolphin' with a full Russian crew that was stopped at the Volkerak locks near Willemstad in mid-May, being suspected of having deployed drones over European territory. German investigation services had warned the Coast Guard a few hours earlier that the ship had behaved suspiciously off the coast of Kiel in early May, exactly at the time that drones were spotted there. The ship was inspected by a team from Customs, the Royal Marechaussee and the police, but no drones were found. On the night June 17 May, 2025, drones appeared again, this time above the German patrol ship 'Potsdam', which at that time shadowed the Russian freighter 'Lauga' (IMO: 9111060) in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ),. The drones followed the patrol ship for three hours, until just before Dutch waters. The German police were unable to determine whether the drones came from the 'Lauga', but asked the customs in Belgium, where the ship was en route, to inspect it. No drones were found there either. German investigation services have seen an increase in drone sightings over critical infrastructure, such as ports, chemical parks and military installations, for years. The German authorities have informed European investigative bodies of the events. The ships have been closely monitored since then. Both cargo ships were showing a striking behaviour. The ''HAV Dolphin' has spent a month in the port of Kaliningrad, Russia, near a naval base, and temporarily disabled the mandatory AIS during its journey. The 'Lauga' also did this during its journey across the North Sea. In addition, the cargo ship previously had visited the Russian naval base in Syria, which indicates possible ties with the Russian Ministry of Defence. The 'HAV Dolphin' left Rotterdam on May 16 and berthed in Papenburg on June 3. The 'Lauga' berthed in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 4.

Israel has expelled the 12 activists from the Gaza solidarity ship 'Barcarole', which the army intercepted onon the morning of June 9 around 200 kilometers from the Gaza Strip's coast in international waters. They have arrived at Ben Gurion Airport to leave Israel and return to their home countries and scheduled to leave on June 10. The activists were met at the airport by consuls from their respective home countries. On board the "Madleen" were people from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, and Brazil. Eight of them refused to sign the necessary expulsion documents. Among them was French MEP Rima Hassan. In addition to Thunberg, three other activists signed the exit forms against this and were told to return to their home countries. Those who refused to sign the expulsion documents will be brought before a judicial authority in accordance with Israeli law to have their expulsion approved. The ship arrived in the port city of Ashdod on the evening of June 9. Reports with photos: https://www.westernslopenow.com/news/ap-israel-says-greta-thunberg-is-being-deported-after-gaza-bound-ship-she-was-on-was-seized/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/greta-thunberg-boat-interception-latest-doran/105397110 https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/08/middleeast/freedom-flotilla-gaza-aid-ship-thunberg-intl-hnk