Baltic Sea News

Finland Power Grid Operator Asks Court to Seize Oil Tanker Over Cable Damage

Finland’s national power grid operator said on Thursday it had asked a Helsinki court to seize the Eagle S oil tanker in a bid to secure the company’s claim for damages related to the breakdown of the undersea Estlink 2 …

Owner Seeks Release of Oil Tanker Seized in Finland Cable Probe

The owner of an oil tanker seized by Finland on suspicion of breaking an undersea power line and four telecoms cables in the Baltic Sea last week is seeking the release of the ship, a lawyer representing the company said …

Finland Finds Anchor Drag Marks Left by Tanker That Broke Cables

Finnish authorities investigating damage to subsea power and data cables found drag marks on the seabed likely left by the anchor of seized tanker Eagle S. Working under water, “we have been able to identify the dragging track at the …

NATO to Boost Baltic Sea Presence After Power, Internet Cable Damage

NATO said on Friday it would boost its presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage this week of an undersea power cable and four internet lines, while alliance member Estonia launched a naval operation to guard a parallel …