Suspected stateless vessel boarded – investigation under way

The Swedish Coast Guard took control of a vessel of unclear flag status, and therefore a suspected stateless vessel, at 15:50 today. The operation was carried out with support from the Swedish Police Authority. It took place in the Baltic Sea, in Swedish territorial waters off Trelleborg. The Coast Guard has opened a preliminary investigation into a suspected offence under the Swedish Maritime Code (sjölagen) concerning lack of seaworthiness.

Collected news from the Swedish Coast Guard about Caffa

On 6 March, the Swedish Coast Guard took control of the vessel Caffa, which had unclear flag status and was therefore suspected to be stateless. The operation, which took place with support from the Swedish Police Authority, was carried out in the Baltic Sea in Sweden's territorial sea, off Trelleborg.

Collection page: Swedish Coast Guard news about Flora 1

Master of bulk carrier has admitted offence, vessel may leave Sweden

“We are an important sensor at sea”

The Coast Guard's maritime situational pictures are the hub of continuous work to detect threats, cooperate with other authorities and act proactively. But how does the agency tie together information from many sources into an accurate picture of reality?

The Coast Guard's reputation remains high

The Coast Guard continues to be the government agency with the highest reputation among the public. In the analysis company Verian's annual survey of Swedes' views on government agencies, the Coast Guard tops the list for the sixth year in a row.

The Swedish Coast Guard can now assist the Swedish Enforcement Authority with remote distraint

From 1 July, the Swedish Coast Guard and some other authorities can assist the Swedish Enforcement Authority with remote distraint of goods. This means more assets can be found that would otherwise be difficult to seize.

Clarification on pre-arrival notification for maritime security

All vessels that are classed for international traffic (with an ISSC, International Ship Security Certificate) and that call at a Swedish port must submit a pre-arrival notification for maritime security before the port call.