Russian tug observed by #Nato 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 #Lerwick

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

https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2023/04/01/russian-tug-observed-by-nato-ship-now-heading-away-north

#RussiaInvadedUkraine #Shetland #NikolayChiker

More on so called #Russian 'tug'

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

Live mapping of the #NikolayChiker at this link:

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-1.668773/centery:60.90419/zoom:8/mmsi:273543910/shipid:4404011

Cold War concerns about #Russian ship patrolling #Shetland coast

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

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

https://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2023/03/28/cold-war-concerns-about-russian-ship-patrolling-coast

#NikolayChiker