Chinese heavy-lift ships linger off Andøya as German Navy vessel operates nearby, High North News reports

Two Chinese heavy-lift ships, Ya Qing Hai Yang and Jian Yang Cheng He, have stayed near Andøya in northern Norway since about 13 October, High North News reported on 23 October. Ya Qing Hai Yang was sanctioned by the US in January 2025 over deliveries to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project. Norwegian authorities say the ships are sheltering from storms, and the Coast Guard has inspected them, but few details have been released. According to the outlet, AIS data show the German replenishment ship Berlin making dozens of passes near the vessels; a German Navy spokesperson did not explain its movements. High North News said there was no public confirmation that either ship carries cargo for a Russian project.

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