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Coast Guard Vessels to Be Equipped with Heavy Weapons for Enhanced Defense

The Government wants the Coast Guard's vessels and personnel to have more weapons. It is necessary to make this change, says the Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party).

Coast Guard Vessels to Be Equipped with Heavy Weapons for Enhanced Defense

Ship Meshka Refloated After Grounding Near Landskrona

On Saturday morning, the ship Meshka was towed loose from the ground off Landskrona where she had been standing for a week. The captain is suspected of negligence in maritime traffic.

Ship Meshka Refloated After Grounding Near Landskrona

Greta Thunberg's Boat Rescues Migrants in Mediterranean

Four migrants in distress have been picked up by the vessel that activist Greta Thunberg is traveling on towards Gaza. .

Greta Thunberg's Boat Rescues Migrants in Mediterranean

Jet Ski License Rules Lead to Record Low Boating Fatalities

Under last year, 13 people died in recreational boating, according to preliminary figures from the Transport Agency. This is the lowest death toll that has been measured and can be compared to 18 dead in accidents in recreational boating during 2023.

Jet Ski License Rules Lead to Record Low Boating Fatalities

Cargo Ship Captain Suspected of Negligence After Landskrona Grounding

The captain of the cargo ship that ran aground off Landskrona is suspected of a crime. .

Cargo Ship Captain Suspected of Negligence After Landskrona Grounding

Coast Guard Approves Salvage Plan for Grounded Ship Near Malmö

The Coast Guard has, together with the Transport Agency, accepted the salvage plan for the vessel that ran aground outside Malmö over a week ago. .

Coast Guard Approves Salvage Plan for Grounded Ship Near Malmö

Crime Suspected After Cargo Ship Grounds in Öresund

One person is suspected of a crime against the Maritime Act following an incident in which a 180-meter freight vessel ran aground off Landskrona on Saturday, reports Sydsvenskan. .

Crime Suspected After Cargo Ship Grounds in Öresund

No Leaks Detected on Grounded Cargo Ship Meshka

The Coast Guard has questioned the crew of the grounded cargo ship Meshka off Landskrona and the wreck is being examined by divers. The ship was on its way to a Russian port when it ran aground without apparent reason.

No Leaks Detected on Grounded Cargo Ship Meshka

Sweden Increases Oversight on Baltic Sea Shadow Fleet

The Government is to tighten controls on foreign vessels in the Baltic Sea. As of July 1, the Coast Guard and the Swedish Maritime Administration will be able to collect insurance information from vessels that not only call at a port, but also those that simply pass through Swedish territorial waters or economic zone.

Sweden Increases Oversight on Baltic Sea Shadow Fleet

Man Arrested for Suspected Negligence After Ship Grounding Near Malmö

A man has been arrested suspected of gross negligence in maritime traffic following the grounding in Klagshamn south of Malmö. He denies the crime, says prosecutor Adrien Combier-Hogg.

Man Arrested for Suspected Negligence After Ship Grounding Near Malmö

Water Enters Grounded Ship in Öresund Near Malmö

Accident Water has penetrated the ship that is stranded in the Öresund off Malmö. As a precaution, environmental rescue services have been initiated, writes the Coast Guard in a press release.

Water Enters Grounded Ship in Öresund Near Malmö

Charges Filed Against Greek Coast Guard in June 2023 Maritime Disaster

On June 13, 2023, a boat sank in the Mediterranean with over 750 migrants and refugees on board. Only 104 people survived.

Charges Filed Against Greek Coast Guard in June 2023 Maritime Disaster

Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

All larger assistance companies have employees linked to organized crime, according to a new investigation. It is a very problematic picture that is being painted, says the Director-General of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency Nils Öberg to TT.

Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System

Sweden Boosts Baltic Sea Cable Protection with Faster Response Plan

Suspected cable breaks must be detected and reported faster than today, the government believes. A suspected vessel should not be able to sail away, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party), Minister for Civil Defence.

Sweden Boosts Baltic Sea Cable Protection with Faster Response Plan

China's Role Hinders Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Investigation

It is not possible to prove that the Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 sabotaged the underwater cables in the Baltic Sea. But China's involvement has significantly limited the investigators.

China's Role Hinders Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage Investigation

39 Migrants Rescued on Remote Greek Island; Two Found Deceased

Greek authorities report that 39 stranded migrants have been rescued on the remote island of Nisida Farmakonision. Two deceased women were also found.

39 Migrants Rescued on Remote Greek Island; Two Found Deceased

Rescue Operation Near Gothenburg: Person Hospitalized After Falling Overboard

The sea and air rescue services were alerted to an area west of Gothenburg in the afternoon after a person fell overboard from a vessel, which [Aftonbladet](https://www. aftonbladet.

Rescue Operation Near Gothenburg: Person Hospitalized After Falling Overboard

Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

US Coast Guard Joins Arctic Exercise in Northern Norway

The US Coast Guard is participating in a maritime exercise with several NATO countries in northern Norway in April. .

US Coast Guard Joins Arctic Exercise in Northern Norway

Rower rescued from tropical cyclone

A Lithuanian long-distance rower has been rescued from a storm-battered sea off Australia, after he almost rowed into a tropical cyclone. .

Rower rescued from tropical cyclone

Unusual attack – man found dead in shark's jaws

Two Russians have been found dead after a rare shark attack in the Philippines. One is said to have been found in a shark's jaws.

Unusual attack – man found dead in shark's jaws

Sabotage investigation launched after cable break

A preliminary investigation into sabotage has been initiated following the suspected cable breakage off the coast of Gotland. The police confirm this to TT.

Sabotage investigation launched after cable break

Thousands of Dead Fish on Scanian Beach a Mystery

Thousands of herring have washed up on the beach at Haväng on Österlen. The discovery was made last week – but what lies behind it is still unclear.

Thousands of Dead Fish on Scanian Beach a Mystery

Marco Polo: Security System Failures

A lacking safety culture is pointed out as one of the causes of the ferry Marco Polo's grounding and the large oil spill off Blekinge in the autumn of 2023. Even Swedish authorities' handling of the accident is criticized.

Marco Polo: Security System Failures