Tag: Sweden
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Baltic Undersea Cable Damage: A Growing Security Concern
Undersea Cables in the Baltic Sea: A Growing Concern Baltic Sea’s Underwater Crisis The Baltic Sea has become a center of attention following a series of damages to undersea cables, including the C-Lion1 telecoms cable. These incidents, suspected to involve sabotage, have raised alarms about the security of critical underwater infrastructure. With NATO increasing its…
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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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“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…
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Baltic Sea Security on High Alert: The Seizure of the Silver Dania and Its Implications
The Seizure of the Silver Dania: Implications for Baltic Sea Security Investigation Background The recent seizure of the Silver Dania cargo ship by Norwegian authorities has sparked significant attention, particularly in the context of ongoing investigations into suspected damage to critical telecoms cables in the Baltic Sea. The seizure was initiated at the request of…