VELES

IMO 9640516

Vessel information

Vessel Name VELES View name history 📜
IMO Number 9640516
MMSI 273353450
Vessel Type Oil Products Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers
Flag 🇷🇺 Russia
Call Sign UBFI4
Gross Tonnage 5,075 GT
Year Built 2012

Sanctioned by

Company & Ownership

🏢
Investneftetrade LLC
IMO Company: 6385581
Address Ofis 19, shosse Neftyanikov 28, Krasnodar, Russia.
Status Active
Fleet 5.0 owner, 5.0 operator, 5.0 manager, 0.0 beneficial

Management & Operations

ISM Manager
ERMAK SHIPPING LLC
ul Alexsandra Solzhenitsyna 6, Tagansky, Moscow, 109004, Russia.
Commercial Manager
FLOTPRO LLC
Ofis 19, shosse Neftyanikov 28, Krasnodar, Russia.
Registered Owner
INVESTNEFTETRADE LLC
Pom 1/1, Korpus 2, bulvar Novinskiy 18, Moscow, 121069, Russia.

Classification & Safety

Current Classification
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping Delivered

Port State Control (PSC) Inspections

⚠️
Risk Level
LOW
Last 36 Months
Last Inspection
📍 Constanta
📅 2022-02-20

Programs & Notes

EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

DateOfListing: 2025-05-21 || DateDesignated: 2025-07-21 | Shipping sanctions: (see “Other information”) | Shipping sanctions: a specified ship is prohibited from being provided with access to or having its master or pilot cause it to enter a port in the UK, may have its registration on the UK Ship Register terminated, and a master or pilot of a specified ship may be given a port barring direction, a detention direction, and a port entry direction or a movement direction. | IMO 9640516 (“Vf Tanker-3”) is, has been or is likely to be involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine or to obtain a benefit from or support the Government of Russia. Namely, 9640516 is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country.

Vessel Changes

4 changes

AIS Events

50 events detected • 1 zone • Last: Jul 8, 2026

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 19:19 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 1h 33m
  • Data Points: 6 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T19:19:14+00:00 to 2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 93.2999999999999971578290569595992565155029296875,
    "points_in_zone": 6,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T19:19:14+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9656183000000027050191420130431652069091796875,
        "lon": 28.745323299999999022702468209899961948394775390625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96030499999999818783180671744048595428466796875,
        "lon": 28.750240000000001572288965689949691295623779296875
    }
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 18:01 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 2h 51m
  • Radius: 691 meters
  • Data Points: 10 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9658, 28.7465
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 691.1000000000000227373675443232059478759765625,
    "duration_minutes": 171.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 10,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.9658289999999993824530974961817264556884765625,
        "lon": 28.74646048000000320143954013474285602569580078125
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    "bbox": {
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        "min_lon": 28.744403299999998324665284599177539348602294921875,
        "max_lat": 40.9670483000000018591890693642199039459228515625,
        "max_lon": 28.750240000000001572288965689949691295623779296875
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 18:01 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 2h 51m
  • Data Points: 10 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T18:01:18+00:00 to 2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 171.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 10,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T18:01:18+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9670483000000018591890693642199039459228515625,
        "lon": 28.7473083000000002584783942438662052154541015625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96030499999999818783180671744048595428466796875,
        "lon": 28.750240000000001572288965689949691295623779296875
    }
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 17:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 3h 46m
  • Radius: 719 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9662, 28.7468
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 719,
    "duration_minutes": 226.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 15,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.966215666666670358608826063573360443115234375,
        "lon": 28.746755213333326395286348997615277767181396484375
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        "min_lon": 28.744403299999998324665284599177539348602294921875,
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        "max_lon": 28.750240000000001572288965689949691295623779296875
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 17:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 3h 46m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T17:06:17+00:00 to 2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 226.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T17:06:17+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9670066999999988865965860895812511444091796875,
        "lon": 28.747396699999999469810063601471483707427978515625
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96030499999999818783180671744048595428466796875,
        "lon": 28.750240000000001572288965689949691295623779296875
    }
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 16:09 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 4h 43m
  • Radius: 723 meters
  • Data Points: 16 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9663, 28.7468
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 723.200000000000045474735088646411895751953125,
    "duration_minutes": 283.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 16,
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 16:09 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 4h 43m
  • Data Points: 16 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T16:09:18+00:00 to 2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 283.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 16,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T16:09:18+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96710329999999800065779709257185459136962890625,
        "lon": 28.7474050000000005411493475548923015594482421875
    },
    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96030499999999818783180671744048595428466796875,
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    }
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 14:46 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 6m
  • Radius: 724 meters
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9663, 28.7468
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 724.299999999999954525264911353588104248046875,
    "duration_minutes": 366.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points": 17,
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        "lat": 40.96629548823528921275283209979534149169921875,
        "lon": 28.7468364647058791661038412712514400482177734375
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 14:46 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 6m
  • Data Points: 17 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T14:46:21+00:00 to 2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 366.19999999999998863131622783839702606201171875,
    "points_in_zone": 17,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T14:46:21+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9666849999999982401277520693838596343994140625,
        "lon": 28.747486699999999615329215885140001773834228515625
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T20:52:32+00:00",
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 13:54 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 42m
  • Radius: 217 meters
  • Data Points: 14 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9668, 28.7470
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 217,
    "duration_minutes": 342,
    "points": 14,
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 13:54 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 5h 42m
  • Data Points: 14 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T13:54:16+00:00 to 2026-07-08T19:36:16+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 342,
    "points_in_zone": 14,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T13:54:16+00:00",
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        "lon": 28.7472767000000004600224201567471027374267578125
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T19:36:16+00:00",
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 12:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Radius: 208 meters
  • Data Points: 14 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9669, 28.7472
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "radius_m": 208.099999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "duration_minutes": 399,
    "points": 14,
    "centroid": {
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 12:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Data Points: 14 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T12:40:14+00:00 to 2026-07-08T19:19:14+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 399,
    "points_in_zone": 14,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T12:40:14+00:00",
        "lat": 40.9673599999999993315213941968977451324462890625,
        "lon": 28.746926699999999499368641409091651439666748046875
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T19:19:14+00:00",
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts🛰️? Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 12:00 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
Vessel B: VELES (VELES) Russia
  • Minimum Distance: 476 meters
  • Average Distance: 482 meters
  • Duration: 36 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-08T12:00:02+00:00 to 2026-07-08T12:36:01+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate – may warrant review. Two tankers (CAMINERO and VELES) maintained close proximity (min 476m, avg 482m) for 36 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 476m, avg 482m
Duration5/25Duration 36 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±4m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

? SAR Inconclusive

Satellite imagery available but requires review

Preview available for manual review

Scene: S1D_IW_GRDH_1SDV_20260708T041344_20260708T041409_003577_0065B4_A9ED_COG • Acquired: 2026-07-08T04:13:44.787510Z • Platform: sentinel-1d

Searched: 2026-07-08T13:00:02.062988+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "name": "CAMINERO",
        "flag": "PANAMA"
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        "imo": 9640516,
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        "flag": "Russia"
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    "time_window": {
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 55,
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                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 476m, avg 482m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 36 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
                "detail": "both nearly stationary; very stable speeds"
            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
                "detail": "Distance variance \u00b14m"
            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
            "context": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 5,
                "detail": "In monitored zone: Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach"
            }
        },
        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (CAMINERO and VELES) maintained close proximity (min 476m, avg 482m) for 36 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    },
    "sar": {
        "status": "inconclusive",
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        "searched_at": "2026-07-08T13:00:02.062988+00:00",
        "scene_id": "S1D_IW_GRDH_1SDV_20260708T041344_20260708T041409_003577_0065B4_A9ED_COG",
        "scene_datetime": "2026-07-08T04:13:44.787510Z",
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        "notes": "Preview available for manual review"
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 11:19 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Radius: 93 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9671, 28.7471
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 11:19 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 36m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T11:32:15+00:00 to 2026-07-08T18:08:17+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "dwell_minutes": 396,
    "points_in_zone": 15,
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T18:08:17+00:00",
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts🛰️? Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 10:39 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: VELES (VELES) Russia
Vessel B: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
  • Minimum Distance: 466 meters
  • Average Distance: 482 meters
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-08T10:39:15+00:00 to 2026-07-08T11:19:14+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate – may warrant review. Two tankers (VELES and CAMINERO) maintained close proximity (min 466m, avg 482m) for 40 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 466m, avg 482m
Duration5/25Duration 40 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±16m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

? SAR Inconclusive

Satellite imagery available but requires review

Preview available for manual review

Scene: S1D_IW_GRDH_1SDV_20260708T041344_20260708T041409_003577_0065B4_A9ED_COG • Acquired: 2026-07-08T04:13:44.787510Z • Platform: sentinel-1d

Searched: 2026-07-08T12:30:01.952301+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 10:04 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 32m
  • Radius: 117 meters
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9673, 28.7468
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 10:04 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 32m
  • Data Points: 15 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T10:45:15+00:00 to 2026-07-08T17:17:14+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 09:19 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Radius: 162 meters
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9675, 28.7459
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 09:19 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Data Points: 20 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T09:30:14+00:00 to 2026-07-08T16:09:18+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "last_point": {
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 08:20 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Radius: 188 meters
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9675, 28.7456
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 08:20 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 26m
  • Data Points: 24 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T08:20:15+00:00 to 2026-07-08T14:46:21+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T14:46:21+00:00",
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 06:26 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 14m
  • Radius: 147 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9675, 28.7452
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "duration_minutes": 374,
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 06:26 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 14m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T06:26:15+00:00 to 2026-07-08T12:40:14+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
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    "dwell_minutes": 374,
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        "ts": "2026-07-08T06:26:15+00:00",
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T12:40:14+00:00",
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 05:18 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 32m
  • Radius: 184 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9673, 28.7450
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 05:18 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 32m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T05:42:14+00:00 to 2026-07-08T12:14:16+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 392,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
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        "ts": "2026-07-08T05:42:14+00:00",
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T12:14:16+00:00",
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 05:09 UTC 60/100
Vessel A: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
Vessel B: VELES (VELES) Russia
  • Minimum Distance: 477 meters
  • Average Distance: 484 meters
  • Duration: 51 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-08T05:09:00+00:00 to 2026-07-08T06:00:01+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 60/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CAMINERO and VELES) maintained close proximity (min 477m, avg 484m) for 51 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 477m, avg 484m
Duration10/25Duration 51 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±5m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "imo": 9718923,
        "name": "CAMINERO",
        "flag": "PANAMA"
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        "mmsi": 273353450,
        "imo": 9640516,
        "name": "VELES",
        "flag": "Russia"
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    "duration_minutes": 51,
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    "time_window": {
        "start": "2026-07-08T05:09:00+00:00",
        "end": "2026-07-08T06:00:01+00:00"
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    "points_count": {
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 60,
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                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Min distance 477m, avg 484m"
            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 10,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 51 minutes"
            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
                "max": 20,
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            },
            "distance_consistency": {
                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
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            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
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                "score": 5,
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        "summary": "Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (CAMINERO and VELES) maintained close proximity (min 477m, avg 484m) for 51 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
    }
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 04:06 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Radius: 192 meters
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9671, 28.7447
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 04:06 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 39m
  • Data Points: 25 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T04:40:15+00:00 to 2026-07-08T11:19:14+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 399,
    "points_in_zone": 25,
    "first_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T04:40:15+00:00",
        "lat": 40.96537500000000164845914696343243122100830078125,
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    "last_point": {
        "ts": "2026-07-08T11:19:14+00:00",
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts🛰️? Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 04:06 UTC 70/100
Vessel A: VELES (VELES) Russia
Vessel B: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
  • Minimum Distance: 469 meters
  • Average Distance: 476 meters
  • Duration: 1h 45m
  • Period: 2026-07-08T04:06:14+00:00 to 2026-07-08T05:51:16+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 70/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELES and CAMINERO) maintained close proximity (min 468m, avg 476m) for 105 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 468m, avg 476m
Duration20/25Duration 105 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±6m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

? SAR Inconclusive

Satellite imagery available but requires review

Preview available for manual review

Scene: S1D_IW_GRDH_1SDV_20260708T041344_20260708T041409_003577_0065B4_A9ED_COG • Acquired: 2026-07-08T04:13:44.787510Z • Platform: sentinel-1d

Searched: 2026-07-08T10:30:01.527538+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 03:18 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 34m
  • Radius: 141 meters
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9664, 28.7446
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 03:18 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 34m
  • Data Points: 28 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T03:30:17+00:00 to 2026-07-08T10:04:15+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
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    "dwell_minutes": 394,
    "points_in_zone": 28,
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 03:00 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: VELES (VELES) Russia
Vessel B: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
  • Minimum Distance: 460 meters
  • Average Distance: 474 meters
  • Duration: 2h 9m
  • Period: 2026-07-08T03:42:16+00:00 to 2026-07-08T05:51:16+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELES and CAMINERO) maintained close proximity (min 460m, avg 474m) for 129 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.0 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 460m, avg 474m
Duration25/25Duration 129 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±7m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "imo": 9640516,
        "name": "VELES",
        "flag": "Russia"
    },
    "vessel_b": {
        "mmsi": 352002175,
        "imo": 9718923,
        "name": "CAMINERO",
        "flag": "PANAMA"
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        "end": "2026-07-08T05:51:16+00:00"
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    "points_count": {
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        "vessel_b": 14
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "score": {
        "value": 75,
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                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
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            },
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                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
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            },
            "speed_stability": {
                "score": 20,
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                "score": 15,
                "max": 15,
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            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
            },
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                "score": 5,
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    }
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts🛰️? Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 02:05 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: VELES (VELES) Russia
Vessel B: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
  • Minimum Distance: 456 meters
  • Average Distance: 473 meters
  • Duration: 3h 46m
  • Period: 2026-07-08T02:05:14+00:00 to 2026-07-08T05:51:16+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELES and CAMINERO) maintained close proximity (min 456m, avg 473m) for 226 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 456m, avg 473m
Duration25/25Duration 226 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±8m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

? SAR Inconclusive

Satellite imagery available but requires review

Preview available for manual review

Scene: S1D_IW_GRDH_1SDV_20260708T041344_20260708T041409_003577_0065B4_A9ED_COG • Acquired: 2026-07-08T04:13:44.787510Z • Platform: sentinel-1d

Searched: 2026-07-08T08:45:07.232147+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "flag": "Russia"
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    "score": {
        "value": 75,
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                "score": 5,
                "max": 25,
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            },
            "duration": {
                "score": 25,
                "max": 25,
                "detail": "Duration 226 minutes"
            },
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                "score": 20,
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                "score": 15,
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            },
            "isolation": {
                "score": 5,
                "max": 10,
                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
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        "notes": "Preview available for manual review"
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 02:05 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Radius: 176 meters
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9660, 28.7446
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 02:05 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Data Points: 26 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T02:58:15+00:00 to 2026-07-08T09:27:14+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
{
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
    "zone_name": "Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach",
    "dwell_minutes": 389,
    "points_in_zone": 26,
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 01:01 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 5h 43m
  • Radius: 151 meters
  • Data Points: 34 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9656, 28.7446
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts🛰️? Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 01:01 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: VELES (VELES) Russia
Vessel B: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
  • Minimum Distance: 456 meters
  • Average Distance: 476 meters
  • Duration: 4h 50m
  • Period: 2026-07-08T01:01:16+00:00 to 2026-07-08T05:51:16+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELES and CAMINERO) maintained close proximity (min 456m, avg 476m) for 290 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 456m, avg 476m
Duration25/25Duration 290 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±10m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

? SAR Inconclusive

Satellite imagery available but requires review

Preview available for manual review

Scene: S1D_IW_GRDH_1SDV_20260708T041344_20260708T041409_003577_0065B4_A9ED_COG • Acquired: 2026-07-08T04:13:44.787510Z • Platform: sentinel-1d

Searched: 2026-07-08T07:30:08.176410+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 01:01 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 5h 43m
  • Data Points: 34 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T01:01:16+00:00 to 2026-07-08T06:44:19+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 00:33 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: VELES (VELES) Russia
Vessel B: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
  • Minimum Distance: 456 meters
  • Average Distance: 477 meters
  • Duration: 5h 46m
  • Period: 2026-07-08T00:05:13+00:00 to 2026-07-08T05:51:16+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELES and CAMINERO) maintained close proximity (min 456m, avg 477m) for 346 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 456m, avg 477m
Duration25/25Duration 346 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±10m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus",
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        "value": 75,
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            },
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                "score": 20,
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 00:05 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Radius: 149 meters
  • Data Points: 38 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9657, 28.7445
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 8, 2026 00:05 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 33m
  • Data Points: 38 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-08T00:11:13+00:00 to 2026-07-08T06:44:19+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 7, 2026 23:41 UTC 75/100
Vessel A: VELES (VELES) Russia
Vessel B: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
  • Minimum Distance: 456 meters
  • Average Distance: 477 meters
  • Duration: 6h 1m
  • Period: 2026-07-07T23:41:14+00:00 to 2026-07-08T05:42:14+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 75/100

Moderate-confidence STS candidate. Two tankers (VELES and CAMINERO) maintained close proximity (min 456m, avg 477m) for 361 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 456m, avg 477m
Duration25/25Duration 361 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±11m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "value": 75,
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            },
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                "score": 20,
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                "score": 15,
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 7, 2026 23:05 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 10m
  • Radius: 82 meters
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9656, 28.7445
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 7, 2026 23:05 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 10m
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-07T23:41:14+00:00 to 2026-07-08T05:51:16+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "ts": "2026-07-08T05:51:16+00:00",
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}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 7, 2026 22:00 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 20m
  • Radius: 96 meters
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9656, 28.7445
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Zone Dwell Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 7, 2026 22:00 UTC 80.0%
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
  • Duration: 6h 20m
  • Data Points: 39 AIS positions
  • Period: 2026-07-07T22:29:12+00:00 to 2026-07-08T04:49:15+00:00
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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        "ts": "2026-07-07T22:29:12+00:00",
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Methodology: 2026.01.18

Sts🛰️✗ Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 7, 2026 22:00 UTC 55/100
Vessel A: IMO 9718923 (CAMINERO) PANAMA
Vessel B: VELES (VELES) Russia
  • Minimum Distance: 493 meters
  • Average Distance: 495 meters
  • Duration: 38 minutes
  • Period: 2026-07-07T22:00:04+00:00 to 2026-07-07T22:39:00+00:00
  • Vessel A Avg Speed: 0.0 knots
  • Vessel B Avg Speed: 0.1 knots
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

Confidence Analysis

Score: 55/100

Low-confidence STS candidate – may warrant review. Two tankers (CAMINERO and VELES) maintained close proximity (min 493m, avg 495m) for 39 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area.

View scoring breakdown
FactorScoreDetail
Distance Tightness5/25Min distance 493m, avg 495m
Duration5/25Duration 39 minutes
Speed Stability20/20both nearly stationary; very stable speeds
Distance Consistency15/15Distance variance ±3m
Isolation5/10Isolation data not available
Context5/5In monitored zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach

🛰️ Satellite Corroboration

SAR Not Available

No satellite imagery for this time/location

No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window

Searched: 2026-07-07T23:15:02.138472+00:00

Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "score": {
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                "detail": "Isolation data not available"
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        "summary": "Low-confidence STS candidate - may warrant review. Two tankers (CAMINERO and VELES) maintained close proximity (min 493m, avg 495m) for 39 minutes. Both vessels were slow-moving (avg speeds 0.0 and 0.1 knots). The stable separation distance suggests deliberate parallel positioning typical of cargo transfer. Event occurred in Bosphorus\/Dardanelles Approach, a known STS activity area."
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        "status": "not_found",
        "centroid": {
            "lat": 40.96646150000000119462129077874124050140380859375,
            "lon": 28.746728000000000946556610870175063610076904296875
        },
        "time_window": {
            "start_ts": "2026-07-07T22:00:04+00:00",
            "end_ts": "2026-07-07T22:39:00+00:00"
        },
        "searched_at": "2026-07-07T23:15:02.138472+00:00",
        "notes": "No Sentinel-1 scenes covering AOI and time window"
    }
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

Loiter Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach Jul 7, 2026 21:02 UTC 75.0%
  • Duration: 6h 29m
  • Radius: 104 meters
  • Data Points: 38 AIS positions
  • Centroid: 40.9657, 28.7444
  • Zone: Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach
Show Raw Evidence JSON
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    "radius_m": 103.599999999999994315658113919198513031005859375,
    "duration_minutes": 389,
    "points": 38,
    "centroid": {
        "lat": 40.9656973684210612418610253371298313140869140625,
        "lon": 28.744394515789480237799580208957195281982421875
    },
    "bbox": {
        "min_lat": 40.96528169999999846595528651960194110870361328125,
        "min_lon": 28.74370830000000154313966049812734127044677734375,
        "max_lat": 40.96647169999999960054992698132991790771484375,
        "max_lon": 28.74499829999999889196260483004152774810791015625
    },
    "zone_id": "osint_bosphorus"
}

Methodology: 2026.01.18

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