Fisheries

Trawler owned by Russian fishing giant accused of tracking US nuclear submarine as part of covert surveillance operation

An investigation by public broadcasters in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland claims Russia has been using fishing trawlers as part of a covert surveillance operation targeting key European infrastructure.

Norebo fishing vessel Taurus, which was acquired as part of the 2021 acquisition of Murmansk-based FEST Group. The vessel was linked to a Russian surveillance program in an investigation by Scandinavian broadcasters.
Norebo fishing vessel Taurus, which was acquired as part of the 2021 acquisition of Murmansk-based FEST Group. The vessel was linked to a Russian surveillance program in an investigation by Scandinavian broadcasters.Photo: FEST
Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA)Ian GattScotlandRussiaNorway
Published 20 April 2023, 00:51Updated 20 April 2023, 16:59