The large Russian convoy was split in the Kattegat on Feb 17. While the "Aleksandr Otrakovskiy", the "Sparta" and the "General Skobelev" sailed through the Fehmarn Belt into the Baltic Sea, the "Ivan Gren" and the "Sparta II", which anchored in pos. 57° 34' N 011° 04' E, were still waiting off Skagen as of Feb 18. For days, the Russian units have been observed and accompanied by NATO units on their voyage. In the Fehmarn Belt, the Federal Police were on site with the patrol ship "Neustadt" together with the Danish Navy. The passage through the narrow waters of the Fehmarn Belt was closely monitored. There were no incidents as the Russian units strictly adhered to the traffic regulations. The corvette "Erfurt" took over the escort off Gedser. The Air Force also sent a Tornado jet from Jagel to the Kattegat on Jan 17 for reconnaissance.
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GUAYAQUIL EXPRESS
Before Ecuador’s navy has seized 800 kg of cocaine aboard the 'Guayaquil Express', an armed 25-strong gang had used speedboats to approach the vessel 45 nautical milesoff Manta. They boarded it and placed the illicit cargo on board. The navy received an alert from the ship, and the Coast Guard and naval teams headed to the ship. The seizure took place under the cover of darkness on Feb 14, as the vessel was heading to the Panama Canal, en route from the port of Posorja. The narcotics were destined for Manzanillo. The ship was underway again on Feb 16, heading to Balboa, where it arrived on Feb 18. No arrests were reported in connection with the bust.
GENERAL SKOBELEV
The large Russian convoy was split in the Kattegat on Feb 17. While the "Aleksandr Otrakovskiy", the "Sparta" and the "General Skobelev" sailed through the Fehmarn Belt into the Baltic Sea, the "Ivan Gren" and the "Sparta II" were still waiting off Skagen. For days, the Russian units have been observed and accompanied by NATO units on their voyage. In the Fehmarn Belt, the Federal Police were on site with the patrol ship "Neustadt" together with the Danish Navy. The passage through the narrow waters of the Fehmarn Belt was closely monitored. There were no incidents as the Russian units strictly adhered to the traffic regulations. The corvette "Erfurt" took over the escort off Gedser. The Air Force also sent a Tornado jet from Jagel to the Kattegat on Jan 17 for reconnaissance.
LAMBOUSA 2
The 'Lambousa II' was scuttled at the Oroklini marine protected area on Feb 15, 2025, on a water depth of 20 meters, to enrich the site with artificial reeds, being the third ship to be sunk in the area in the last five years, as she heralded the benefits of this practice in increasing fish stocks, as well as opportunities for diving and environmental awareness. The area was established as a marine protected area in 2020. The Agriculture ministry will continue to consistently implement the protection and sustainable management of marine resources and in collaboration with all stakeholders will work to ensure that the protection of the marine environment is combined with opportunities for development and sustainable utilisation. The marine protected area of Oroklini has limited natural reefs and its gradual enhancement contributes to the creation of more spaces for development, feeding and protection for marine life and to the increase of fish stocks. About five years ago, and at a distance of approximately 500 metres, in collaboration with the Larnaca Tourism Development and Promotion Company, the city’s Chamber of Commerce, and other entities, the 'Elpida' was scuttled at a depth of 30 metres and the 'Lef 1' at a depth of 14 meters. The 'Lambousa II' was granted to the fisheries department and marine research to be used as an artificial reef. It was built in Romania in 1995, and in 2003 it was included in the Cypriot ship registry. Reports with photo and video: https://enalios.com.cy/%CF%80%CE%BF%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%AF%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B7%CE%BA%CE%B5-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9-%CF%84%CE%BF-lambousa-ii-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%BD-%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%87%CE%BD%CE%B7%CF%84%CF%8C-%CF%8D%CF%86%CE%B1%CE%BB%CE%BF-%CE%BB%CE%AC%CF%81%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%B2%CE%AF%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%B5%CE%BF-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9-%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%B5%CF%82/ https://cyprus-mail.com/2025/02/15/ship-sank-to-create-natural-reef-off-larnaca-coast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IPOaxO9WAA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcna.org.cy%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypp74EuiBoc
SPARTA
The large Russian convoy was split in the Kattegat on Feb 17. While the "Aleksandr Otrakovskiy", the "Sparta" and the "General Skobelev" sailed through the Fehmarn Belt into the Baltic Sea, the "Ivan Gren" and the "Sparta II" were still waiting off Skagen. For days, the Russian units have been observed and accompanied by NATO units on their voyage. In the Fehmarn Belt, the Federal Police were on site with the patrol ship "Neustadt" together with the Danish Navy. The passage through the narrow waters of the Fehmarn Belt was closely monitored. There were no incidents as the Russian units strictly adhered to the traffic regulations. The corvette "Erfurt" took over the escort off Gedser. The Air Force also sent a Tornado jet from Jagel to the Kattegat on Jan 17 for reconnaissance.
