Tag: bad weather
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Lessons from the Vezhen Incident: Enhancing Maritime Infrastructure Safety and Security in the Baltic Sea
The Vezhen Incident: Lessons for Maritime Infrastructure Safety and Security Investigation Details The Vezhen Incident, which occurred in January 2025, involved the seizure of the Maltese-flagged, Bulgarian-owned tanker Vezhen by Swedish authorities. The incident was linked to the damage of an underwater fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden in the Baltic Sea. This section…
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Navigating Challenges: The Italian Coast Guard’s Response to Maritime Incidents
Maritime Safety in Italian Waters: The Role of the Italian Coast Guard The Italian Coast Guard has been actively responding to two grounding incidents in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the ongoing challenges they face in managing maritime safety and incidents in Italian waters. This article delves into the details of these incidents, the response by…
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“Baltic Sea Cable Cut: Accidental Damage Exposes Regional Vulnerabilities”
Sweden Says Ship Broke Baltic Sea Cable by Accident Incident Overview On January 26, 2025, the cargo ship Vezhen, sailing under the Maltese flag, encountered severe weather conditions in the Baltic Sea. En route from Sweden to Latvia, the vessel accidentally dropped its anchor, severing a critical subsea cable that connects the two countries. Initial…