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NEWSLETTER
Issue 012 Oct 2026
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:
L&N Intern VisitSkaw Passings Update BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Update from our analyst at Ambrey
Skaw Passings Update : Sep 15- Oct 15
Source: Lloyds AIS, Observed Data
Skaw passings Per Month Total Northbound Southbound
Crude
Tanker
Product
Tanker
Dry Bulk
Container /
General
Cargo
Other Tankers Gas Carrier
Monthly Moving Average 1587 1734 315 115 596 1638 433 220
Sep 15- Oct 15 3032 1500 1532 273 91693 1382 397 196
Commercial shipping in the Baltic Sea continued to operate as
normal over the past month, with no attacks on merchant vessels,
ports or energy infrastructure reported. Authorities across the
region kept up a high level of maritime surveillance, while
electronic interference with navigation systems persisted in some
areas, particularly off Kaliningrad and in the Gulf of Finland.
On 14 September, the Russian corvette Soobrazitelny fired two
flares towards a Danish military helicopter on routine
reconnaissance in international waters off Gedser. The incident
was contained and had no impact on commercial traffic. Patrols
continued to monitor Russian-linked vessels throughout the
period, so ships carrying Russian cargo or subject to sanctions may
see more inspections.
On 1 October, Russian authorities held the Cyprus-flagged
cargo vessel Västerbotten for around 11 hours during a transit
from Sweden to Estonia through Russian waters. The vessel
was released the same day. Estonian authorities now advise
ships to avoid the Russian-water section of this corridor.
On 12 October, Swedish authorities lifted the operating ban on the
tanker Sea Owl 1 after confirming its flag registration. The case is a
useful reminder that complete registration, certificates and
manning documentation remain the best way to ensure smooth
passage.
Regional readiness was also strengthened through Finland’s
MARSEC EU exercise on 15–17 September, which rehearsed vessel
boardings and the protection of subsea infrastructure. On 12
October, the Swedish Maritime Administration issued a NAVTEX
warning about GNSS, AIS, radar and DGPS disturbances in the Gulf
of Finland, the Gulf of Riga, the Åland Sea and waters off
Kaliningrad. Mariners are advised to stay alert and be ready to use
non-GNSS navigation methods.
Overall, the risk to commercial shipping remains low, and traffic
through the Baltic and Danish Straits continues to flow. Ambrey
continues to monitor developments closely.
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LETH NEWSLETTER Oct 2026
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
This month, our two new interns, Oliver and Therese,
travelled to Skagen to visit L&N, the Skagen-based launch
company we work closely with. The aim was to see
first-hand how deliveries and crew changes are carried out
in practice at one of the busiest maritime crossroads in
Northern Europe.
The trip also offered plenty of local character, from Skagen’s
charm and cuisine to surprisingly fine weather for October in
Denmark. Oliver and Therese are now back at our
Copenhagen office with fresh perspectives to take forward
as they develop as shipping agents in the Danish Straits.
A Day at Sea with L&N in Skagen
Oliver and Therese joined two trips aboard L&N’s supply
barges, L&N Seaman and L&N Odin. The hands-on
experience gave them valuable insight into the skill and
precision needed to work alongside vessels passing Skaw,
and an appreciation of how demanding these operations
can become when the weather turns.
At Leth Danish Straits, we place great value on our strong
relationship with L&N and look forward to many more years
of close cooperation. We also believe our team should
understand how the operations they coordinate every day
actually take place on the water. Seeing the work up close
builds perspective and respect, and makes for smoother
cooperation and better service for our customers.
Some words from Oliver about the experience:
"It’s been a great experience to see how our daily bookings,
crew changes, and deliveries work in practice, and how
weather conditions can affect operations."
-Oliver Outrup, Operations Intern
www.lethagencies.com
YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS
NEWSLETTER
Issue 012 Oct 2026
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:
L&N Intern VisitSkaw Passings Update BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
BALTIC REGION SECURITY UPDATE
Update from our analyst at Ambrey
Skaw Passings Update : Sep 15- Oct 15
Source: Lloyds AIS, Observed Data
Skaw passings Per Month Total Northbound Southbound
Crude
Tanker
Product
Tanker
Dry Bulk
Container /
General
Cargo
Other Tankers Gas Carrier
Monthly Moving Average 1587 1734 315 115 596 1638 433 220
Sep 15- Oct 15 3032 1500 1532 273 91693 1382 397 196
Commercial shipping in the Baltic Sea continued to operate as
normal over the past month, with no attacks on merchant vessels,
ports or energy infrastructure reported. Authorities across the
region kept up a high level of maritime surveillance, while
electronic interference with navigation systems persisted in some
areas, particularly off Kaliningrad and in the Gulf of Finland.
On 14 September, the Russian corvette Soobrazitelny fired two
flares towards a Danish military helicopter on routine
reconnaissance in international waters off Gedser. The incident
was contained and had no impact on commercial traffic. Patrols
continued to monitor Russian-linked vessels throughout the
period, so ships carrying Russian cargo or subject to sanctions may
see more inspections.
On 1 October, Russian authorities held the Cyprus-flagged
cargo vessel Västerbotten for around 11 hours during a transit
from Sweden to Estonia through Russian waters. The vessel
was released the same day. Estonian authorities now advise
ships to avoid the Russian-water section of this corridor.
On 12 October, Swedish authorities lifted the operating ban on the
tanker Sea Owl 1 after confirming its flag registration. The case is a
useful reminder that complete registration, certificates and
manning documentation remain the best way to ensure smooth
passage.
Regional readiness was also strengthened through Finland’s
MARSEC EU exercise on 15–17 September, which rehearsed vessel
boardings and the protection of subsea infrastructure. On 12
October, the Swedish Maritime Administration issued a NAVTEX
warning about GNSS, AIS, radar and DGPS disturbances in the Gulf
of Finland, the Gulf of Riga, the Åland Sea and waters off
Kaliningrad. Mariners are advised to stay alert and be ready to use
non-GNSS navigation methods.
Overall, the risk to commercial shipping remains low, and traffic
through the Baltic and Danish Straits continues to flow. Ambrey
continues to monitor developments closely.
3321 YOUR PREFERRED AGENT IN MARITIME HOTSPOTS
Malta Panama Denmark Singapore Spain Gibraltar Egypt Turkey
LETH NEWSLETTER Oct 2026
If you have questions about the statistics in this article or require further information, please reach out to our team at:
[email protected]
This month, our two new interns, Oliver and Therese,
travelled to Skagen to visit L&N, the Skagen-based launch
company we work closely with. The aim was to see
first-hand how deliveries and crew changes are carried out
in practice at one of the busiest maritime crossroads in
Northern Europe.
The trip also offered plenty of local character, from Skagen’s
charm and cuisine to surprisingly fine weather for October in
Denmark. Oliver and Therese are now back at our
Copenhagen office with fresh perspectives to take forward
as they develop as shipping agents in the Danish Straits.
A Day at Sea with L&N in Skagen
Oliver and Therese joined two trips aboard L&N’s supply
barges, L&N Seaman and L&N Odin. The hands-on
experience gave them valuable insight into the skill and
precision needed to work alongside vessels passing Skaw,
and an appreciation of how demanding these operations
can become when the weather turns.
At Leth Danish Straits, we place great value on our strong
relationship with L&N and look forward to many more years
of close cooperation. We also believe our team should
understand how the operations they coordinate every day
actually take place on the water. Seeing the work up close
builds perspective and respect, and makes for smoother
cooperation and better service for our customers.
Some words from Oliver about the experience:
"It’s been a great experience to see how our daily bookings,
crew changes, and deliveries work in practice, and how
weather conditions can affect operations."
-Oliver Outrup, Operations Intern
