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China withdraws warships after exercises around Taiwan

China withdraws warships after exercises around Taiwan

Wed 31 Dec 2025 08:31 CET

Chinese warships are withdrawing from the waters around Taiwan after extensive military exercises in recent days. China says the exercises have ended

Tension in the Gulf of Finland: Ferry collision nightmare

Tension in the Gulf of Finland: Ferry collision nightmare

Mon 29 Dec 2025 11:28 CET

Finland has not noticed any decrease in Russian oil exports through the Baltic Sea. However, the risks have increased as ships in the 'shadow fleet' are becoming increasingly active, and maritime navigation is being disrupted in the narrow Gulf of Finland

Over 130 migrants rescued off Crete by Greek Coast Guard

Over 130 migrants rescued off Crete by Greek Coast Guard

Sat 27 Dec 2025 10:51 CET

More than 130 migrants were rescued by the Greek Coast Guard off the island of Crete on Saturday morning, police said.

Two men in their 60s killed in fishing accident in Oxelösund archipelago on Christmas Day

Two men in their 60s killed in fishing accident in Oxelösund archipelago on Christmas Day

Fri 26 Dec 2025 02:32 CET

Two men in their 60s have died while out on a fishing boat in the Oxelösund archipelago on Christmas Day, police say.

Two rescued from the water in Oxelösund archipelago

Two rescued from the water in Oxelösund archipelago

Thu 25 Dec 2025 22:58 CET

Russian ship allowed to leave Swedish waters

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Russian ship allowed to leave Swedish waters

Sun 21 Dec 2025 09:22 CET

The prosecutor will not open a preliminary investigation into the Russian cargo ship Adler, which was anchored off Höganäs and was then boarded. The ship can now leave Swedish waters, according to Swedish Customs

US boards merchant vessel off Venezuela

US boards merchant vessel off Venezuela

Sat 20 Dec 2025 22:21 CET

US forces have boarded a merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela. The boarding was confirmed on X by US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and the US Coast Guard

Russian ship anchored off Skåne

Russian ship anchored off Skåne

Sat 20 Dec 2025 18:02 CET

A Russian-flagged ship is anchored north of Höganäs in Skåne. The ship, whose owner is under sanctions, has suffered an engine failure, Helsingborgs Dagblad and Sydsvenskan report

Multi-million-dollar compensation for oil spill cleanup

Multi-million-dollar compensation for oil spill cleanup

Wed 10 Dec 2025 14:37 CET

The state will receive 35. 6 million kronor in compensation for the Coast Guard's cleanup after a large oil spill off Blekinge

Several killed when boat capsizes in the US

Several killed when boat capsizes in the US

Sun 16 Nov 2025 02:19 CET

A wooden boat believed to have been smuggling refugees to the United States capsized in a storm off the coast of San Diego, California, on Friday.

Boat has sunk in Lake Mälaren – one person is missing

Boat has sunk in Lake Mälaren – one person is missing

Thu 13 Nov 2025 16:45 CET

A woman has been taken to hospital by ambulance helicopter after a small boat sank in Lake Mälaren near Ekerö. One person is also missing after the accident

Cocaine Smuggling Frogmen Elude Swedish Customs

Cocaine Smuggling Frogmen Elude Swedish Customs

Mon 27 Oct 2025 06:15 CET

It sounds like Hollywood but is for real. Drug-smuggling frogs have streamlined the freight of narcotics worldwide

Toxins Persist Two Years After Marco Polo Oil Spill on Blekinge Coast

Toxins Persist Two Years After Marco Polo Oil Spill on Blekinge Coast

Wed 22 Oct 2025 09:43 CEST

Two years have passed since the major oil spill after the ferry Marco Polo ran aground. On the Blekinge coast, there are still heavily elevated levels of cancer-causing hydrocarbons

Norwegian Ship Stuck Under Svinesund Bridge Freed

Norwegian Ship Stuck Under Svinesund Bridge Freed

Thu 16 Oct 2025 06:45 CEST

The Norwegian ship loaded with timber that got stuck under the Svinesund Bridge on the border between Sweden and Norway has now come loose, reports P4 Väst.

Chinese Vessel Rams and Fires Water Cannon at Philippine Ship in South China Sea

Chinese Vessel Rams and Fires Water Cannon at Philippine Ship in South China Sea

Sun 12 Oct 2025 11:14 CEST

A Chinese vessel has rammed a Philippine vessel and fired at it with a water cannon in the South China Sea, according to the Philippine coast guard.

Russia Not Exempt from International Law Despite Finland Court Ruling

Russia Not Exempt from International Law Despite Finland Court Ruling

Fri 3 Oct 2025 19:31 CEST

Helsinki District Court lacked jurisdiction to sentence the captain of the tanker Eagle S for several cable breaks in the Gulf of Finland. But it does not mean that it is free for Russia to do as they want on international waters, according to an expert

Drunkenness at Sea Offenses Decline Amid Increased Coast Guard Checks

Drunkenness at Sea Offenses Decline Amid Increased Coast Guard Checks

Mon 29 Sept 2025 10:20 CEST

Missing Swedish Girl Found Dead After Norway Boat Accident

Missing Swedish Girl Found Dead After Norway Boat Accident

Sun 28 Sept 2025 17:17 CEST

The Swedish girl who was missing after the boat accident in Norwegian Lofoten has been found dead. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the police

Boat Capsizes in Lofoten: Investigation Underway After Tragic Accident

Boat Capsizes in Lofoten: Investigation Underway After Tragic Accident

Sat 27 Sept 2025 11:56 CEST

There was no alarming weather when the sports fishing boat left land on Friday. But a strong wave is believed to have caused the boat to capsize

Swedish Tourists in Norway Boat Accident; Sea Rescuer Dies

Swedish Tourists in Norway Boat Accident; Sea Rescuer Dies

Fri 26 Sept 2025 19:26 CEST

A marine rescuer has died and one person is missing since a boat capsized in Nappstraumen in Norwegian Lofoten. On board the capsized boat were six Swedish tourists and a fishing guide, writes the newspaper VG

TT-Line Oil Spill Investigation Closed After Marco Polo Incident

TT-Line Oil Spill Investigation Closed After Marco Polo Incident

Fri 26 Sept 2025 13:56 CEST

The preliminary investigation against the shipping company TT-Line after the major oil spill off Listerlandet in Blekinge has been closed, reports BLT.

Elderly Man Rescued After Three Days in Taiwan Flood

Elderly Man Rescued After Three Days in Taiwan Flood

Thu 25 Sept 2025 18:05 CEST

Rescue efforts continue after the typhoon Ragasa's rampage in Taiwan which has cost over ten people their lives and where over 20 people are still missing.

Typhoon Ragasa Causes 14 Deaths in Taiwan, Impacts China and Hong Kong

Typhoon Ragasa Causes 14 Deaths in Taiwan, Impacts China and Hong Kong

Wed 24 Sept 2025 03:00 CEST

At least 14 people have been killed since a dammed lake overflowed during the typhoon Ragasa's progress over Taiwan. On Wednesday, the storm winds have reached the Chinese mainland

Russian Fishing Vessel Rescued After Power Failure in Danish Waters

Russian Fishing Vessel Rescued After Power Failure in Danish Waters

Sun 14 Sept 2025 16:06 CEST

A Russian fishing vessel anchored in The Sound after a machine failure. The vessel had problems in Swedish waters but drifted over to the Danish side