A Swedish probe found no conclusive evidence to suggest that a Chinese ship had deliberately dragged its anchor to damage two Baltic Sea cables, Sweden’s Accident Investigation Authority said on Tuesday, though a separate investigation remains under way.
Incidents
Estonian Navy Detains Russia-Bound Oil Tanker in Baltic Sea
The Estonian navy detained and boarded a Russia-bound oil tanker on an EU sanctions list on Friday, accusing it of sailing illegally without a valid country flag.
https://gcaptain.com/estonian-navy-detains-russia-bound-oil-tanker-in-baltic-sea/
Red Sea Tourist Submarine Sinking Kills At Least Six Off the Coast of Egypt
A small recreational submersible, named Sindbad, has sunk off the Egyptian resort town of Hurghada with 45 people on board. The incident occurred around 1,000 meters offshore during an hour-long…
https://gcaptain.com/red-sea-tourist-submarine-sinking-kills-at-least-six-off-the-coast-of-egypt/
Only One Tank Containing Jet Fuel Damaged in Ship Crash Off Britain
Only one tank filled with jet fuel was damaged after the U.S. military-contracted tanker that was transporting a shipment was struck by a cargo ship off England’s northeast coast, U.S. logistics firm Crowley said.
https://gcaptain.com/only-one-tank-containing-jet-fuel-damaged-in-ship-crash-off-britain/
UK Ship Crash Captain is Russian National, Owner Says
The captain of a ship that hit a U.S. tanker off northeast England is a Russian national, the company which owns the vessel said, as police continued their inquiries into the accident and fears over the environmental impact of the crash eased.
https://gcaptain.com/uk-ship-crash-captain-is-russian-national-owner-says/
US Merchant Marine Oil Tanker In Flames Off UK
Off the East Yorkshire coast, a grave incident is unfolding where the U.S.-flagged oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate loaded with jet fuel, a ship designated critical to US national security in the Department…
https://gcaptain.com/us-merchant-marine-oil-tanker-in-flames-off-uk/
More Sections of Germany’s Carola Bridge in Dresden Collapse, Halting Shipping Across Elbe River
Additional sections of a bridge across the Elbe River in the East German town of Dresden collapsed over the weekend, again prompting a 72 hour halt to shipping.
Tanker Crew Member Injured After ‘Unauthorised Boarding’ in Singapore Strait
A crew member on a Singapore-registered chemical tanker was injured due to an “unauthorised boarding” of the vessel on Friday and is being medically evacuated, Singapore’s port authority said.
https://gcaptain.com/tanker-crew-member-injured-after-unauthorised-boarding-in-singapore-strait/
Russia Orders Diver Inspections at Ports After Tanker Blasts
Russian authorities are tightening measures at ports, including employing divers to inspect the underside of vessels, in response to rising threats to merchant shipping and infrastructure, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
https://gcaptain.com/russia-orders-diver-inspections-at-ports-after-tanker-blasts/
Russian Cargo Ship Suffers Hull Breach in Sea of Azov, Awaiting Icebreaker Rescue
The 3,147 dwt Russian cargo vessel Pavel Grabovskiy is awaiting rescue in the Sea of Azov. The vessel suffered a hull breach on February 16. The cause of the damage…