According to the authorities, the risk of unintentional and intentional environmental disasters has increased, and the Coast Guard is warning that there are deficiencies in preparedness.
One of the reasons for the increased environmental risks is, according to the National Audit Office, Russia's war against Ukraine and the changed global situation.
Russia's war of aggression means that vessels in the Baltic Sea are often older and have unclear ownership and insurance conditions. The risk of sabotage has also increased, writes the National Audit Office in its press release.
New, more environmentally friendly fuels are also considered to have properties that make them more difficult to clean up from water than traditional bunker oils using conventional methods, which places higher demands on handling and rescue operations.
The review is expected to be completed in October this year.
