NEWSLETTER
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YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS Dec 2025Issue 003
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
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Welcome to this month’s update from LETH! As the maritime industry navigates new challenges, we’re here to keep you informed on
the latest developments and updates.
Featured This Month:
DanPilot Price UpdateSkaw passings UpdateBALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Skaw Passings Update : November 15 - December 15
Source: Lloyds AIS, Observed Data
Skaw passings Per Week Total Northbound Southbound
Crude
Tanker
Product
Tanker
Dry Bulk
Container /
General
Cargo
Other TankersGas Carrier
Monthly Average 2025 1185 543 548 110 62 209 550 176 78
Nov 15 - Dec 15 1229 636 655 112 61 219 572 193 72
BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Update from our analyst at Ambrey
At Ambrey, our Risk Advisory team closely monitors the Baltic risk
landscape to provide our clients with valuable insights and
operational recommendations.
Ambrey has not recorded any confirmed subsea infrastructure
attacks in the Baltic Sea in recent months. However, the region
continues to experience a heightened operational tempo driven by
persistent maritime friction between NATO Baltic states and the
Russian Federation.
NATO navies routinely shadow Russian research,
search-and-rescue, and merchant vessels transiting the region. This
activity reflects enduring concerns that certain Russian-flagged
platforms—particularly “research” vessels—may be conducting
reconnaissance or attempting to interfere with sensitive undersea
cables and infrastructure. These concerns were reinforced by the
recent discovery of a Russian listening buoy off the coast of Wales,
found only weeks after the UK Navy shadowed the Russian vessel
YANTAR in the same area. Similar devices have been recovered in
the Baltic Sea, underscoring Russia’s systematic interest in mapping
European subsea vulnerabilities
The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy signals a strategic shift, with
Washington adopting a less committed, more transactional approach
to European security. This departure from decades of U.S. leadership
raises concerns about burden-sharing, particularly for frontline Baltic
states, which remain reliant on NATO protection. Although European
nations are increasing defense spending, rebuilding sufficient
capability to counter Russian hybrid threats will take years.
A potential Ukraine ceasefire may free Russian military and
intelligence assets, likely redirecting them toward the Baltic region.
While immediate overt conflict is unlikely, Russia is expected to
intensify hybrid operations, including subsea surveillance,
intelligence collection, shipping pressure, influence operations, and
challenges to freedom of navigation in contested waters.
NATO expansion with Finland and Sweden—turning the Baltic into a
“NATO lake”—contradicts Moscow’s strategic objectives and is likely
to drive a more assertive Russian posture. YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS
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LETH NEWSLETTER Nov 2025
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
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New legislation has been imposed in Denmark, which will have a
significant impact on the operation of all pilotage providers in
Denmark.
As a direct result of this, DanPilot will now have rates that will be
adjusted as of January 1st 2026, with the below overall average
to meet these costs.
General rate adjustment:
Compulsory Port Pilotage: +4,3%
Non-compulsory Port Pilotage: +14,2%
Transit Pilotage: +9,0%
Service trips: +100%
In case of any questions regarding these changes please contact
[email protected]
DanPilot Price Adjustment Announcement
NEWSLETTER
www.lethagencies.com
YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS Dec 2025Issue 003
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
Welcome to this month’s update from LETH! As the maritime industry navigates new challenges, we’re here to keep you informed on
the latest developments and updates.
Featured This Month:
DanPilot Price UpdateSkaw passings UpdateBALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Skaw Passings Update : November 15 - December 15
Source: Lloyds AIS, Observed Data
Skaw passings Per Week Total Northbound Southbound
Crude
Tanker
Product
Tanker
Dry Bulk
Container /
General
Cargo
Other TankersGas Carrier
Monthly Average 2025 1185 543 548 110 62 209 550 176 78
Nov 15 - Dec 15 1229 636 655 112 61 219 572 193 72
BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Update from our analyst at Ambrey
At Ambrey, our Risk Advisory team closely monitors the Baltic risk
landscape to provide our clients with valuable insights and
operational recommendations.
Ambrey has not recorded any confirmed subsea infrastructure
attacks in the Baltic Sea in recent months. However, the region
continues to experience a heightened operational tempo driven by
persistent maritime friction between NATO Baltic states and the
Russian Federation.
NATO navies routinely shadow Russian research,
search-and-rescue, and merchant vessels transiting the region. This
activity reflects enduring concerns that certain Russian-flagged
platforms—particularly “research” vessels—may be conducting
reconnaissance or attempting to interfere with sensitive undersea
cables and infrastructure. These concerns were reinforced by the
recent discovery of a Russian listening buoy off the coast of Wales,
found only weeks after the UK Navy shadowed the Russian vessel
YANTAR in the same area. Similar devices have been recovered in
the Baltic Sea, underscoring Russia’s systematic interest in mapping
European subsea vulnerabilities
The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy signals a strategic shift, with
Washington adopting a less committed, more transactional approach
to European security. This departure from decades of U.S. leadership
raises concerns about burden-sharing, particularly for frontline Baltic
states, which remain reliant on NATO protection. Although European
nations are increasing defense spending, rebuilding sufficient
capability to counter Russian hybrid threats will take years.
A potential Ukraine ceasefire may free Russian military and
intelligence assets, likely redirecting them toward the Baltic region.
While immediate overt conflict is unlikely, Russia is expected to
intensify hybrid operations, including subsea surveillance,
intelligence collection, shipping pressure, influence operations, and
challenges to freedom of navigation in contested waters.
NATO expansion with Finland and Sweden—turning the Baltic into a
“NATO lake”—contradicts Moscow’s strategic objectives and is likely
to drive a more assertive Russian posture. YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS
MaltaPanama SpainGibraltarDenmarkEgyptSingaporeTurkey
LETH NEWSLETTER Nov 2025
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
Add your body text
New legislation has been imposed in Denmark, which will have a
significant impact on the operation of all pilotage providers in
Denmark.
As a direct result of this, DanPilot will now have rates that will be
adjusted as of January 1st 2026, with the below overall average
to meet these costs.
General rate adjustment:
Compulsory Port Pilotage: +4,3%
Non-compulsory Port Pilotage: +14,2%
Transit Pilotage: +9,0%
Service trips: +100%
In case of any questions regarding these changes please contact
[email protected]
DanPilot Price Adjustment Announcement
