Mark · @paka
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Russian tug observed by ship now heading away north

A Russian tug which sparked international attention for her activity around Shetland’s coast is now heading away from the isles northwards – after being under “observation” by a Nato ship now berthed

The minesweeper , which can also act as a warship for the Norwegian Navy

shetlandtimes.co.uk/2023/04/01

#nikolaychiker #shetland #RussiaInvadedUkraine #otra #lerwick #nato

Last updated 2 years ago

Mark · @paka
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More on so called 'tug'

Here's the latest track of Nikolay Chiker, the Russian 'spy tug'.

Live mapping of the at this link:

marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/

#nikolaychiker #russian

Last updated 2 years ago

Mark · @paka
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Cold War concerns about ship patrolling coast

Concerns been raised about a Russian tug, potentially carrying out a “military” role, which has been seen sailing east of

The Nikolay Chiker has repeatedly sailed past Unst – and Saxa Vord – and down towards Fetlar, before turning and heading back up towards Unst.

The ship attracted American attention in 2014 after moving similarly off the Florida coast before a SpaceX launch

shetlandtimes.co.uk/2023/03/28

#nikolaychiker #shetland #russian

Last updated 2 years ago