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This year, four oil tankers, each having recently called at a #Russian port, suffered explosions—three in the Mediterranean and one in the Baltic. At this time, it is unclear who or what was responsible for the explosions. Analysts suggest that evidence points to human rather than accidental causes. Over the weekend of the 15th of February, the 245m Maltese-flagged tanker SEAJEWEL (IMO 9388807) suffered an #explosion while at anchor off Savona, Italy. Still capable of operating, she departed Savona on the 21st of February and made her way to Agios Georgios, an island approximately 50km south of Athens. She had called in at #Novorossiysk, Russia, on the 16th of January. It was reported that the month before, the SEACHARM (IMO 9773765), a 237m Marshall Island-flagged #tanker operating under the same owner as the SEAJEWEL, experienced an explosion while transiting towards Ceyhan, Turkey. She had last called at Novorossiysk, Russia, on the 12th of December 2024, where she was imaged. The KOALA (IMO 9234642), a 274m tanker flagged in Antigua and Barbuda, arrived at the Russian #oil port Ust-Luga on the 6th of February and experienced a significant blast while docked on the 9th of February. The explosion has been classified as a “man-made incident.” The GRACE FERRUM (IMO 9667928), a 183m tanker flagged in Liberia, departed Ust-Luga, Russia, on the 12th of January and suffered an explosion weeks later upon arriving in Libyan waters. Currently, the vessel remains off the coast of Tripoli, Libya, where she arrived on the 28th of January. Having read the Insurance Journal’s excellent article on the four vessels (https://hubs.li/Q038qZBJ0), we at SynMax decided to see what our #maritime domain awareness platform, Theia, had captured of the vessels, imaged. In addition to real-time #AIS data, Theia ingests 25 million km2 of satellite imagery daily—more than any other intelligence provider. Extensive imagery archives mean vessel behavior can be viewed retrospectively, allowing for in-depth analysis after the event. Theia’s advanced AI automatically identifies, attributes, and tracks tens of thousands of vessels across oceans, regardless of AIS status—redefining actionable #intelligence at scale. Visit our website https://hubs.li/Q038qNMK0 to find out more about what Theia can do for you. #MaritimeSecurity #ShippingNews #VesselTracking #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #SatelliteImagery #MaritimeDomainAwareness #RiskManagement #Insurance #SupplyChainRisk #ActionableIntelligence #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

This year, four oil tankers, each having recently called at a #Russian port, suffered explosions—three in the Mediterranean and one in the Baltic. At this time, it is unclear who or what was responsible for the explosions. Analysts suggest that evidence points to human rather than accidental causes. Over the weekend of the 15th of February, the 245m Maltese-flagged tanker SEAJEWEL (IMO 9388807) suffered an #explosion while at anchor off Savona, Italy. Still capable of operating, she departed Savona on the 21st of February and made her way to Agios Georgios, an island approximately 50km south of Athens. She had called in at #Novorossiysk, Russia, on the 16th of January. It was reported that the month before, the SEACHARM (IMO 9773765), a 237m Marshall Island-flagged #tanker operating under the same owner as the SEAJEWEL, experienced an explosion while transiting towards Ceyhan, Turkey. She had last called at Novorossiysk, Russia, on the 12th of December 2024, where she was imaged. The KOALA (IMO 9234642), a 274m tanker flagged in Antigua and Barbuda, arrived at the Russian #oil port Ust-Luga on the 6th of February and experienced a significant blast while docked on the 9th of February. The explosion has been classified as a “man-made incident.” The GRACE FERRUM (IMO 9667928), a 183m tanker flagged in Liberia, departed Ust-Luga, Russia, on the 12th of January and suffered an explosion weeks later upon arriving in Libyan waters. Currently, the vessel remains off the coast of Tripoli, Libya, where she arrived on the 28th of January. Having read the Insurance Journal’s excellent article on the four vessels (https://hubs.li/Q038qZBJ0), we at SynMax decided to see what our #maritime domain awareness platform, Theia, had captured of the vessels, imaged. In addition to real-time #AIS data, Theia ingests 25 million km2 of satellite imagery daily—more than any other intelligence provider. Extensive imagery archives mean vessel behavior can be viewed retrospectively, allowing for in-depth analysis after the event. Theia’s advanced AI automatically identifies, attributes, and tracks tens of thousands of vessels across oceans, regardless of AIS status—redefining actionable #intelligence at scale. Visit our website https://hubs.li/Q038qNMK0 to find out more about what Theia can do for you. #MaritimeSecurity #ShippingNews #VesselTracking #Geopolitics #EnergySecurity #SatelliteImagery #MaritimeDomainAwareness #RiskManagement #Insurance #SupplyChainRisk #ActionableIntelligence #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

On the 21st of March, SynMax is delighted to be attending the Marine Insurance London conference at The Mermaid, Blackfriars, #London. We will have the opportunity to showcase the capabilities of our unique maritime domain awareness platform, #Theia, which automatically analyzes more than 25 million KM2 of over-ocean satellite imagery daily to detect and identify vessels, regardless of #AIS dark periods and #spoofing. We'll be conducting scheduled roundtable sessions with attendees, so if you have an interest in finding out more about what SynMax can bring to the world of #maritime insurance and #duediligence, please do get in touch to arrange a conversation! #MarineInsurance #MaritimeInnovation #GeospatialIntelligence #AIAnalytics #MaritimeSecurity #InsuranceTech #IndustryLeaders #Conference #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

On the 21st of March, SynMax is delighted to be attending the Marine Insurance London conference at The Mermaid, Blackfriars, #London. We will have the opportunity to showcase the capabilities of our unique maritime domain awareness platform, #Theia, which automatically analyzes more than 25 million KM2 of over-ocean satellite imagery daily to detect and identify vessels, regardless of #AIS dark periods and #spoofing. We'll be conducting scheduled roundtable sessions with attendees, so if you have an interest in finding out more about what SynMax can bring to the world of #maritime insurance and #duediligence, please do get in touch to arrange a conversation! #MarineInsurance #MaritimeInnovation #GeospatialIntelligence #AIAnalytics #MaritimeSecurity #InsuranceTech #IndustryLeaders #Conference #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

Very honoured to be attending #MIL25 and hosting a round table to showcase to the #maritimeindurance industry what SynMax Maritime can offer fo risk mitigation

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Last week, the SynMax Maritime team had the privilege of attending the Navy Leaders’ Navy Tech conference in #Helsinki, Finland—an outstanding event that brought together leading voices in maritime innovation and defense technology. We had some excellent discussions and heard from exceptional speakers, including a thought-provoking panel on "Exploring the Collaborative Opportunities Between #Space and the #Seabed," during which we were very glad to receive a shout-out from Capt. Andy Berner. This was our second Navy Tech conference, and once again, it was a brilliant experience. We look forward to continuing these critical conversations and hope to see you at the next Navy Tech in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2026! SynMax #NavyTech #MaritimeInnovation #DefenseTechnology #SynMaxMaritime #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow

According to SynMax Leviaton data, the use of the Cape of Good Hope for U.S. LNG shipments to Asia has surged fivefold this year compared to 2023, as traders increasingly bypass the Red Sea and Panama Canal. Explore SynMax’s second scrollytelling piece to see how the global LNG trade rapidly rerouted in just one year in response to drought, war, and shifting trade economics. Visit link for more.. https://lnkd.in/gNYdDqTg #WhyGuess? #SynMax #WhyGuessWhenYouCanKnow #Maritime #LNG

 "Exploring the Impacts of a Year-long LNG Export Pause" Leslie Palti-Guzman, Head of Research and Market Intelligence at SynMax, dives into the Biden administration’s DOE study on LNG exports in a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) article, "Experts React: DOE LNG Study Highlights and Implications." The study, which paused LNG export permits in 2024 to prioritize climate concerns over geopolitics, ignited intense industry debates. Leslie’s analysis explores how the global LNG market adapted with 31 mtpa of new projects outside the U.S.—from Qatar and Oman to Canada and Mexico—reshaping global trade flows. European and Asian buyers diversified their supply chains, pivoting to non-U.S. sources to hedge against policy risks, highlighting a new era in energy markets. Explore how these shifts are redefining the global LNG landscape. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmQe2FBT #EnergyPolicy #LNG #GlobalMarkets #SynMax #NatGas #LNGExports #SynMax #Geopolitics #GlobalEnergy #EnergyInsights #Leviaton 

🚨 SynMax Update: Captain Nikolas 🚨 From Sept 9–24, Captain Nikolas was tracked transporting suspected sanctioned LPG from Iran, falsifying AIS data, and claiming cargo loading in Sohar, Oman. True movements showed docking at Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni (Sept 13–15). The vessel later rerouted to Bangladesh, catching fire during a suspected illegal STS transfer off Kutubdia. #Theia’s intelligence unveils the truth behind these critical events. #MaritimeIntelligence #AISspoofing #TheiaTracking #SanctionedCargo #SynMax