Giovanni Cremonini

Deputy Head of Division, Maritime Security @EU_eeas. Personal account. RT not endorsement.

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

For the first time, EU🇪🇺 and 🇮🇳 conducted a joint naval exercise, joint port call and joint knowledge-sharing session on #maritimesecurity in the #GulfOfGuinea.

Joint press release: https://t.co/7WJroKqbBM

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

Hundreds of vessels have become part of an illegal maritime ecosystem, called Russian Shadow Fleet, designed to reduce the impact of sanctions on Russian energy exports.

By using aging tankers and opaque ownership structures, Moscow is sustaining oil exports while increasing environmental and security risks.

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

Very useful meeting in Madrid last week. I talked about the long-term EU commitment to protecting the sea lanes of communication.
@EUNAVFOR @EUNAVFOR_MED @EUNAVFORASPIDES
@CrimarioII

[EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA @EUNAVFOR]

17th Industry Strategic Meeting

Organised by ATALANTA, co-chaired by @CMF_Bahrain & @EUNAVFORASPIDES.

All together with the shipping industry & other key organizations to discuss current threats in the West Indian Ocean, Strait of Hormuz & Red Sea.

ℹ️ https://t.co/12PqrPDVBk

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

🇪🇺 is increasingly cracking down on the #RussianShadowFleet

[Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI @EUNAVFOR_MED]

June 1, in #Med #HighSeas IRINI 🇪🇺conducted a flag verification boarding of EU-sanctioned MV ONEIROI after the first carried out on MV NELSA on May 11 under Art. 110 of #UNCLOS following suspicions that they were falsely flagged & part of EU efforts to counter #RussianShadowFleet

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

🇪🇺 works with Indo-Pacific partners to protect critical 🌊 infrastructure. Thanks to @ItalianNavy for hosting this event, and to the European Security and Defence College and @ESIWA_EU for organising and supporting it!

[ISPI @ispionline]

A recent seminar on the protection of critical #MaritimeInfrastructure highlighted the urgent need for stronger international rules. Both the EU and the Indo-Pacific can play a pivotal role in advancing safeguards for the infrastructure that underpins our society.

By @TheresaAFallon: https://t.co/q2VoGJvxW6

[ISPI @ispionline]

A recent seminar on the protection of critical #MaritimeInfrastructure highlighted the urgent need for stronger international rules. Both the EU and the Indo-Pacific can play a pivotal role in advancing safeguards for the infrastructure that underpins our society.

By @TheresaAFallon: https://t.co/q2VoGJvxW6

[ESIWA_EU @ESIWA_EU]

⚓🚨 #MaritimeSecurity #HybridThreats participants from 24 countries building a network of experts to protect #CriticalMaritimeInfrastructure

#TeamEurope event organised by @eu_eeas + @ESIWA_EU + @ItalianNavy

Funded by 🇪🇺@EU_FPI 🇩🇪@GermanyDiplo 🇫🇷@francediplo_EN

@EU_ASIAPAC

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

🇪🇺 supports 🌊security in the Gulf of Guinea and #Yaoundé regional maritime security architecture.

[EUSecurityDefence @EUSec_Defence]

Maritime security needs strong partnerships.

In Paris, at the G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea plenary, the 🇪🇺EU underscored its critical support to the region and the #Yaoundé Architecture.

#MaritimeSecurity

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

Here's a good paper on hybrid warfare, including attacks on critical undersea infrastructure:
War Without End: Deterring Russia’s Shadow War https://t.co/6IRd22zjvA

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

Great discussion with 🇹🇭 friends, including on the protection of critical undersea infrastructure.

[EUinThailand @EUinThailand]

Fruitful discussions on maritime security between the 🇪🇺's Deputy Head of the Maritime Security Division & 🇹🇭’s NSC.

Building on strong cooperation on maritime security, the exchange was a great step to enhance cooperation on security both above and below the waves.⚓

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

This AI video gives new meaning to the expression, 'shop till you drop'.

[Bin Xie @bxieus]

An Ukrainian soldier put many QR codes on his tank to shield it against Russian drones. His comrade got confused.
The soldier explained to him: Russian drones use Chinese chips, which automatically scan Temu QR codes then start shopping, forget about the war... Later burdened with debt, then gave up.

An AI video.

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

🇪🇺 encouragés its Member States to take action against the shadow fleet in accordance with #UNCLOS

[The Belgian Navy 🇧🇪 @TheBelgianNavy]

𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘁

[Arsenio Dominguez @IMOSecGen]

I am deeply concerned by reports that several #seafarers have been injured in attacks on a merchant vessels. I'm monitoring the situation closely, and I urge all shipping companies to exercise maximum caution. Link to my full statement here: https://t.co/nO1jfagXkf

[Theresa Fallon @TheresaAFallon]

There are around 300 million barrels of Russian and Iranian oil at sea, according to ship tracker Vortexa. Traders are struggling to find buyers—who have become hesitant as sanctions have piled up—particularly given the ample supply in global markets. WSJ

[EUSecurityDefence @EUSec_Defence]

The EU continues to deliver for #MaritimeSecurity⚓️

🇪🇺 Through the @SWAIMSProject, we're working with The Gambia to boost capabilities in search & rescue operations & fight against illicit activities.

The handover of two Rigid-Hulled Boats illustrated this strong partnership.🌊

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

India's #RepublicDay2026 reception in Brussels highlighted the new achievements in 🇪🇺-🇮🇳 relations.

[EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA @EUNAVFOR]

Congratulations to India on its 77th Republic Day 🇮🇳

#OperationATALANTA takes part in the Republic Day Parade in India as part of the EU Contingent.

🤝 ATALANTA and the Indian Navy work together in maritime security in the Indian Ocean.

[EUSecurityDefence @EUSec_Defence]

Over 30 African women leaders & European counterparts, began a study visit to 🇧🇪&🇳🇱, launched by the EU-funded projects EnMAR & SCOPE Africa with NPWMP-WCA.

Such initiatives & the 🇪🇺 Coordinated Maritime Presences advance capacity-building & #GenderEquality in #MaritimeSecurity.

[Giovanni Cremonini @cremogi]

🇪🇺 and 🇰🇷 conducted a new joint activity at sea in the Indian Ocean, part of regular cooperation. The last joint activity took place in July 2025.

[EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA @EUNAVFOR]

Joint activity at sea with ROKS #CHOIYOUNG ⚓

#OperationATALANTA flagship ESPS #VICTORIA conducted a joint activity at sea with ROKS #CHOIYOUNG of Combined Task Force 151 (@CMF_Bahrain)

🤝 Strengthening cooperation and reinforcing the commitment against piracy.

[EUSecurityDefence @EUSec_Defence]

Cooperation with partners is instrumental to #MaritimeSecurity in the Gulf of Guinea.🌍

With the @SWAIMSProject, the EU supports partners' ability to combat piracy, illegal trafficking & illegal fishing.

Supporting the Senegalese Navy with training and equipment is part of it.

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

On 15 December, European Union foreign ministers discussed Russia’s shadow fleet at the Foreign Affairs Council (#FAC). Energy revenues finance Russia’s war in Ukraine and Russia uses the shadow fleet to evade sanctions. The EU is stepping up its actions to counter the shadow fleet’s operations. We work closely with partners and reach out to flag and coastal states and offer technical assistance.

Read more via the link: https://t.co/0SN7g7khAt