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.

Crew member arrested – suspected serious offence

The investigation into the vessel Caffa is moving forward. Findings made have led to a member of the crew being arrested and taken ashore, suspected of a serious offence. A prosecutor has taken over the preliminary investigation.

The Swedish Coast Guard remains at Caffa

Caffa remains in its position off Trelleborg. The Coast Guard is still available to act on the prosecutor's directions in the ongoing preliminary investigation.

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.

Intensive investigation work on Sea Owl I

Three problem areas in focus in joint agency initiative against organised crime

Over the past year, the joint agency initiative against organised crime has continued to move towards a broader, more crime-prevention focus, with an emphasis on the criminal economy. Part of this focus is to prioritise work on three problem areas: crime in port environments, environmental and waste crime, and welfare crime. The Swedish Coast Guard actively takes part in the first two areas.

Major joint operation against organised crime

Last week, the Swedish Coast Guard took part in the joint EU operation EMPACT Trident. The operation targets organised and serious international crime and was led by the Swedish police. During the operation, over 33,000 people and 22,000 vehicles were checked, mainly in the Baltic Sea region.\u00A0

Vessel boarded south of Trelleborg – suspected offence under the Swedish Maritime Code

The Swedish Coast Guard, together with the Swedish Police Authority, has boarded the Jin Hui, a tanker suspected of flying a false flag. A preliminary investigation is under way into lack of seaworthiness, an offence under the Swedish Maritime Code (sjölagen).

Crew member arrested – new preliminary investigation opened into Sea Owl I

On 12 March, the Swedish Coast Guard boarded the tanker Sea Owl I off Trelleborg. A preliminary investigation was opened into a suspected offence against the Maritime Code (sjölagen) concerning lack of seaworthiness. A new preliminary investigation has now been opened.\u00A0

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.