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Stranded Beaked Whales in Halland: Investigation Continues

A first analysis gives no answers to why the two beaked whales were stranded off the coast of Halland last week. .

Stranded Beaked Whales in Halland: Investigation Continues

Migrants Swim from Morocco to Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

Around 100 people, including several children, attempted on Saturday to make their way from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, reports The Guardian. .

Migrants Swim from Morocco to Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

Chinese Vessels Collide While Chasing Philippine Boat Near Taiwan

A dramatic collision occurred between two Chinese vessels that at high speed chased a Philippine patrol boat near Taiwan. This is reported by Philippine authorities from the politically sensitive waters.

Chinese Vessels Collide While Chasing Philippine Boat Near Taiwan

Rescued Beaked Whale Found Dead in Frillesås

One of the two beaked whales that were rescued from shallow water off Åsa in Kungsbacka has been found dead. The whale was found washed up in Frillesås on Sunday afternoon, reports [P4 Halland](https://www.

Rescued Beaked Whale Found Dead in Frillesås

Norway Tightens Control on Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tankers

Norway tightens control of foreign oil tankers in the country's economic zone. The purpose is to get to Russia's so-called shadow fleet.

Norway Tightens Control on Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tankers

Submarine Titan Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented, Report Finds

The fatal accident with the tourist submarine Titan, which imploded when it dived down to the wreck of Titanic, could have been prevented. This is shown by a report from the American coast guard.

Submarine Titan Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented, Report Finds

Marco Polo Oil Cleanup Costs Rise for Blekinge Municipalities

The bill for the cleanup after the ferry Marco Polo's grounding off the coast of Blekinge is growing. So far, MSB has paid out 64 million kronor to the affected municipalities.

Marco Polo Oil Cleanup Costs Rise for Blekinge Municipalities

Five Dead in Indonesia Ferry Fire as 284 Evacuated Safely

Five people have died in a fire on a ferry in Indonesia, the country's coast guard reports on Sunday. .

Five Dead in Indonesia Ferry Fire as 284 Evacuated Safely

Coast Guard Plane Films Suspected Murder in Gothenburg Archipelago

On Wednesday, a 65-year-old German man was prosecuted suspected of having drowned his sailing companion in the Gothenburg archipelago. Now it turns out that the Coast Guard's surveillance plane filmed the suspected murder, reports Aftonbladet.

Coast Guard Plane Films Suspected Murder in Gothenburg Archipelago

Empty Sailboat Found Off Mönsterås: Search Operation Concludes

The Swedish Maritime Administration has completed the operation that began after a empty sailboat with the engine on was discovered off Mönsterås. > The sea rescue service has been completed.

Empty Sailboat Found Off Mönsterås: Search Operation Concludes

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