The Shtandart, a replica ship of Peter the Great, docked at Louth port early in the morning for replenishment and was monitored by the Irish Defence Forces. It previously sailed under the Russian flag and has recently faced bans from several French ports due to sanctions. The vessel now operates under the Cook Islands flag. Calls for removal have been made due to calls for strict enforcement of EU sanctions against Russian vessels following actions in Ukraine, highlighting concerns over maritime traffic monitoring within Irish waters.
The Shtandart, a replica ship built by Peter the Great, was monitored by the Irish Defence Forces as it docked in Louth for replenishment.
Under the Cook Islands flag since June 2024, the Shtandart was previously under the Russian flag, prompting calls for adherence to EU sanctions against Russian vessels.
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