Tag: critical infrastructure
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Safeguarding the Baltic Sea’s Undersea Cables: Incidents, EU Responses, and the Future of Global Connectivity
Undersea Cable Security in the Baltic Sea: A Deep Dive into Recent Incidents and European Union Responses Introduction to Undersea Cable Security The Big Picture: Undersea Cables’ Role in Global Connectivity Undersea cables are the lifelines of global communication, handling over 95% of the world’s internet traffic. They connect continents, islands, and critical infrastructure, ensuring…
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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…