Finnish authorities have released the product tanker, Eagle S, after being detained for 53 days due to damage to undersea transmission cables. Three crew members are still held for investigation. The vessel was escorted out of Finnish waters to Port Said, Egypt. Authorities have rectified deficiencies on board and suggested sabotage as the cause.
After a NATO summit in Helsinki, Finnish President Alexander Stubb revealed that the tanker Eagle S nearly caused more damage to subsea infrastructure before Finland intervened. Suspected of breaking cables connecting Finland and Estonia, the vessel was intercepted by Finnish forces. Concerns arise over deliberate actions targeting vital connections in the Baltic Sea region.
Fingrid, Finland’s national power grid operator, has taken legal action to seize the Eagle S oil tanker due to damages to the undersea Estlink 2 electricity interconnector. The incident, suspected to be caused by the tanker dragging its anchor, has raised concerns in the Baltic Sea region. NATO plans to increase presence in the area.
Seven crewmembers of the tanker Eagle S have been banned from leaving Finland after allegedly damaging subsea infrastructure in the Baltic last week. The travel ban allows suspects to continue working aboard the ship during the ongoing investigation. Finnish authorities detained the vessel in connection with a subsea cable damage incident on Christmas Day.
Finnish authorities have found tracks on the Baltic Sea seabed, possibly caused by a Russian oil tanker damaging power and telecom cables. The tanker, Eagle S, is under investigation with its crew being questioned. Concerns have risen among Baltic nations, leading NATO to increase its presence due to tensions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Finnish authorities seized control of the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging an undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia. The vessel, registered in the Cook Islands, was boarded in the Baltic Sea. The incident is being investigated as grave sabotage, with the cargo linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
The Australian Border Force (ABF) uses arrests, controlled ship destruction, and equipment removal as a deterrent in Australian waters. Citizens can report suspicious activities to Border Watch online to maintain national security. Reporting illegal fishing to CRIMFISH or Intelligence@afma.gov.au helps protect marine ecosystems. Collaboration with authorities ensures the safety of Australia’s waters.
A Finnish consortium, consisting of research organizations and companies, has launched the Flext-CPT project to create fuel-flexible solutions for maritime transport and off-road machinery. With a budget of €18 million, the project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 100% by developing innovative powertrain technologies.
Hyundai’s HD Hyundai is making significant investments in hydrogen fuel cells to strengthen its position in the shipping industry. By establishing a new division, HD Hydrogen, and acquiring a majority stake in a Finnish company, the company aims to tap into the growing market for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis technologies. Initial focus will be on stationary power generation, followed by applications in the marine fuel cell market.
Real-time monitoring of ship status for improved voyage planning is key for Höegh Autoliners. Using LNG as the main fuel, their vessel achieves a 58% lower carbon intensity indicator than standard PCTCs. Kongsberg Digital’s cloud infrastructure collects and translates data for efficient route planning, maintenance monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
