Mike Plunkett
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Senior Naval Platforms Analyst with Janes and contributor to Janes Fighting Ships. Russian and Chinese warships are my speciality, but I also cover the Koreas.
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RF Navy Baltic Fleet salvage/rescue tug Aleksandr Frolov (MMSI 273542930) departed Baltiysk today with a stated destination of Skagerrak, which may (or may not) indicate the tug is heading north to the Kattegat/Skagerrak area in the coming days
November 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
RF Navy Baltic Fleet salvage/rescue tug Aleksandr Frolov (MMSI 273542930) departed Baltiysk today with a stated destination of Skagerrak, which may (or may not) indicate the tug is heading north to the Kattegat/Skagerrak area in the coming days
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🔺Baltic Sea activity
Russian MPVS06-NY class ice-class rescue tug "Murman" arrived in the Baltiysk roads, 27 November 2025, after IPTX from Murmansk.
Tasking unknown but unit could undergo maintenance at Yantar shipyard however, given role & time of year this seems unlikely.
Russian MPVS06-NY class ice-class rescue tug "Murman" arrived in the Baltiysk roads, 27 November 2025, after IPTX from Murmansk.
Tasking unknown but unit could undergo maintenance at Yantar shipyard however, given role & time of year this seems unlikely.
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🔺Baltic Sea activity
Russian MPVS06-NY class ice-class rescue tug "Murman" arrived in the Baltiysk roads, 27 November 2025, after IPTX from Murmansk.
Tasking unknown but unit could undergo maintenance at Yantar shipyard however, given role & time of year this seems unlikely.
Russian MPVS06-NY class ice-class rescue tug "Murman" arrived in the Baltiysk roads, 27 November 2025, after IPTX from Murmansk.
Tasking unknown but unit could undergo maintenance at Yantar shipyard however, given role & time of year this seems unlikely.
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ROV SuBastian pilots need raises because CAN YOU SEE IT?! ROV SuBastian in the eye of this Taningia! @schmidtocean.bsky.social dive 871 #asgardarchaea #MarineLife
November 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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🔺OOA activity - Update
Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet Pr.03182 multifunction logistics ship ”Vice Admiral Paromov”, likely in company with Northern Fleet Pr.07452 sonar surveillance ship GS-31 “Chusovoy”arrived in the Barents Sea, 26 November 2025, following IPTX from Khronstadt.
Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet Pr.03182 multifunction logistics ship ”Vice Admiral Paromov”, likely in company with Northern Fleet Pr.07452 sonar surveillance ship GS-31 “Chusovoy”arrived in the Barents Sea, 26 November 2025, following IPTX from Khronstadt.
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🔺OOA activity - Update
Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet Pr.03182 multifunction logistics ship ”Vice Admiral Paromov”, likely in company with Northern Fleet Pr.07452 sonar surveillance ship GS-31 “Chusovoy”arrived in the Barents Sea, 26 November 2025, following IPTX from Khronstadt.
Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet Pr.03182 multifunction logistics ship ”Vice Admiral Paromov”, likely in company with Northern Fleet Pr.07452 sonar surveillance ship GS-31 “Chusovoy”arrived in the Barents Sea, 26 November 2025, following IPTX from Khronstadt.
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#NavalNews Russian Navy Northern Fleet's Project 22010 KRUYS-class "oceanographic research ship" (read AGI) YANTAR operating off the northern coast of Scotland as shown on a screen during Defence Secretary John Healey's speech, Nov. 19, 2025.
Photo: Stefan Rousseau/REUTERS.
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Photo: Stefan Rousseau/REUTERS.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#NavalNews Russian Navy Northern Fleet's Project 22010 KRUYS-class "oceanographic research ship" (read AGI) YANTAR operating off the northern coast of Scotland as shown on a screen during Defence Secretary John Healey's speech, Nov. 19, 2025.
Photo: Stefan Rousseau/REUTERS.
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[5/5] At a ~10-knot speed of advance, Vitse-Admiral Paromov could pass under the Great Belt Bridge during the 08:00 UTC hour on 20 November.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[5/5] At a ~10-knot speed of advance, Vitse-Admiral Paromov could pass under the Great Belt Bridge during the 08:00 UTC hour on 20 November.
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[4/5] If Vitse-Admiral Paromov does deploy to the Mediterranean Sea, it could relieve RF Navy Northern Fleet Kaliningradneft-class oiler Kama, which has been deployed since 6 September.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[4/5] If Vitse-Admiral Paromov does deploy to the Mediterranean Sea, it could relieve RF Navy Northern Fleet Kaliningradneft-class oiler Kama, which has been deployed since 6 September.
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[3/5] Vitse-Admiral Paromov could replenish RF Navy Northern Fleet Yantar-class special-purpose auxiliary vessel Yantar (deployed since 25 October), which was recently reported to be operating north of Scotland.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[3/5] Vitse-Admiral Paromov could replenish RF Navy Northern Fleet Yantar-class special-purpose auxiliary vessel Yantar (deployed since 25 October), which was recently reported to be operating north of Scotland.
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[2/5] Vitse-Admiral Paromov arrived in Lomonosov on 24 September 2024 and later transferred to nearby Kronshtadt Shipyard for repairs. In late June 2025, the oiler completed dock repairs and subsequently conducted post-repair sea trials.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[2/5] Vitse-Admiral Paromov arrived in Lomonosov on 24 September 2024 and later transferred to nearby Kronshtadt Shipyard for repairs. In late June 2025, the oiler completed dock repairs and subsequently conducted post-repair sea trials.
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[1/5] According to AIS reporting, RF Navy Black Sea Fleet Barskov-class tanker Vitse-Admiral Paromov departed Kronshtadt on 17 November. With a stated destination of Cyprus (highly unlikely), it is probably heading to the Mediterranean Sea.
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[1/5] According to AIS reporting, RF Navy Black Sea Fleet Barskov-class tanker Vitse-Admiral Paromov departed Kronshtadt on 17 November. With a stated destination of Cyprus (highly unlikely), it is probably heading to the Mediterranean Sea.
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🔺OOA activity
Russian Navy Pacific Fleet tanker “Pechenga” likely completed RAS of Pr.864 Vishnya class SSV-535 “Karelia” south of the Alenuihaha channel, overnight 17 November 2025.
⚠️Pechenga likely began RTP transit.
SSV-535 remains on station, continuing SURVOPS in the Hawaiian archipelago.
Russian Navy Pacific Fleet tanker “Pechenga” likely completed RAS of Pr.864 Vishnya class SSV-535 “Karelia” south of the Alenuihaha channel, overnight 17 November 2025.
⚠️Pechenga likely began RTP transit.
SSV-535 remains on station, continuing SURVOPS in the Hawaiian archipelago.
November 18, 2025 at 6:55 AM
🔺OOA activity
Russian Navy Pacific Fleet tanker “Pechenga” likely completed RAS of Pr.864 Vishnya class SSV-535 “Karelia” south of the Alenuihaha channel, overnight 17 November 2025.
⚠️Pechenga likely began RTP transit.
SSV-535 remains on station, continuing SURVOPS in the Hawaiian archipelago.
Russian Navy Pacific Fleet tanker “Pechenga” likely completed RAS of Pr.864 Vishnya class SSV-535 “Karelia” south of the Alenuihaha channel, overnight 17 November 2025.
⚠️Pechenga likely began RTP transit.
SSV-535 remains on station, continuing SURVOPS in the Hawaiian archipelago.
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Interesting area closures in the Barents and White Seas:
red | in effect 17-18 November 03:00-15:00
green | in effect 19-20 November 03:00-15:00
blue | in effect 22-23 November 03:00-17:00
*correction; changed second 'green' to 'blue'
red | in effect 17-18 November 03:00-15:00
green | in effect 19-20 November 03:00-15:00
blue | in effect 22-23 November 03:00-17:00
*correction; changed second 'green' to 'blue'
November 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Interesting area closures in the Barents and White Seas:
red | in effect 17-18 November 03:00-15:00
green | in effect 19-20 November 03:00-15:00
blue | in effect 22-23 November 03:00-17:00
*correction; changed second 'green' to 'blue'
red | in effect 17-18 November 03:00-15:00
green | in effect 19-20 November 03:00-15:00
blue | in effect 22-23 November 03:00-17:00
*correction; changed second 'green' to 'blue'
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#SubMonday #Submarines
Taiwanese Navy Hai Kun-class diesel-electric attack submarine ROCS Hai Kun (SS-711) was released from the dry dock of Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation in the early September & remains moored at the pier. Photo by Liu Xuesheng, Sept 2, 2025.
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Taiwanese Navy Hai Kun-class diesel-electric attack submarine ROCS Hai Kun (SS-711) was released from the dry dock of Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation in the early September & remains moored at the pier. Photo by Liu Xuesheng, Sept 2, 2025.
Source: money.udn.com/money/story/...
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#SubMonday #Submarines
Taiwanese Navy Hai Kun-class diesel-electric attack submarine ROCS Hai Kun (SS-711) was released from the dry dock of Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation in the early September & remains moored at the pier. Photo by Liu Xuesheng, Sept 2, 2025.
Source: money.udn.com/money/story/...
Taiwanese Navy Hai Kun-class diesel-electric attack submarine ROCS Hai Kun (SS-711) was released from the dry dock of Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation in the early September & remains moored at the pier. Photo by Liu Xuesheng, Sept 2, 2025.
Source: money.udn.com/money/story/...
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"Twilight and evening bell
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark
For though from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar."
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark
For though from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar."
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
"Twilight and evening bell
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark
For though from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar."
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark
For though from out our bourne of time and place
The flood may bear me far
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar."
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Royal Navy remembrance. In focus: HMS Turbulent lost in 1943
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Royal Navy remembrance. In focus: HMS Turbulent lost in 1943
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November 9, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Latest article:
Royal Navy remembrance. In focus: HMS Turbulent lost in 1943
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#Remembrance #Wewillrememberthem
Royal Navy remembrance. In focus: HMS Turbulent lost in 1943
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#SubSaturday #Submarines
M23-class midget submarine made by Italian company M23 S.R.L. for the Qatari Emiri Navy spotted recently in Italy.
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M23-class midget submarine made by Italian company M23 S.R.L. for the Qatari Emiri Navy spotted recently in Italy.
Source: x.com/NichoConcu/s...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
#SubSaturday #Submarines
M23-class midget submarine made by Italian company M23 S.R.L. for the Qatari Emiri Navy spotted recently in Italy.
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M23-class midget submarine made by Italian company M23 S.R.L. for the Qatari Emiri Navy spotted recently in Italy.
Source: x.com/NichoConcu/s...
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Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea
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Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea
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Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The Japanese defense minister said on Nov. 6 that Japan must consider adding nuclear-powered submarines to its fleet, a sentiment spurred by U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent approval for South Kor...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
#NavalNews #Submarines
Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea
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Japan eyes nuclear subs after U.S. gives OK to S. Korea
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RF Navy Northern Fleet Yantar-class special-purpose auxiliary vessel Yantar departed port on 25 October and was operating in the North Sea earlier this week; monitored by Dutch Navy assets (HNLMS Friesland + HNLMS Snellius)
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November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
RF Navy Northern Fleet Yantar-class special-purpose auxiliary vessel Yantar departed port on 25 October and was operating in the North Sea earlier this week; monitored by Dutch Navy assets (HNLMS Friesland + HNLMS Snellius)
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[3/3] In the months leading up to today's departure, Stoykiy conducted the following training events:
June - helicopter launch/recovery
July - counter-drone gunnery; ASW
September - ZAPAD-2025 participation
October - simulated Uran [SS-N-25] launches
June - helicopter launch/recovery
July - counter-drone gunnery; ASW
September - ZAPAD-2025 participation
October - simulated Uran [SS-N-25] launches
November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
[3/3] In the months leading up to today's departure, Stoykiy conducted the following training events:
June - helicopter launch/recovery
July - counter-drone gunnery; ASW
September - ZAPAD-2025 participation
October - simulated Uran [SS-N-25] launches
June - helicopter launch/recovery
July - counter-drone gunnery; ASW
September - ZAPAD-2025 participation
October - simulated Uran [SS-N-25] launches
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[2/3] According to a 30 November media report, Stoykiy is scheduled to be deployed for approx. six months and to visit multiple African ports
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November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
[2/3] According to a 30 November media report, Stoykiy is scheduled to be deployed for approx. six months and to visit multiple African ports
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[1/3] RF Navy Baltic Fleet Steregushchiy-class corvette Stoykiy and Altay-class tanker Yelnya departed Baltiysk during the early evening hours on 1 November and conducted northbound transits of the Great Belt during the 09:00 local hour today (3 November)
November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
[1/3] RF Navy Baltic Fleet Steregushchiy-class corvette Stoykiy and Altay-class tanker Yelnya departed Baltiysk during the early evening hours on 1 November and conducted northbound transits of the Great Belt during the 09:00 local hour today (3 November)
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Few screengrabs from the rollut/launch video
November 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Few screengrabs from the rollut/launch video
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SEVMASH shipyard rollout ceremony video:
November 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
SEVMASH shipyard rollout ceremony video: