In mid-September, the heads of the Nordic coast guard organisations met in Karlskrona. The Coast Guard led an exchange of experiences on challenges linked to hybrid threats and the so-called shadow fleet.
The vessel Sea Owl 1 has been at anchor off Trelleborg since March. It may now leave its position and continue its voyage. This follows a decision today by the Swedish Transport Agency to lift the ban on use. Sea Owl 1 is now flagged in Equatorial Guinea.
Shortly after 8.30 pm on Thursday evening, the Swedish Coast Guard boarded a 228-metre-long tanker off Trelleborg. A preliminary investigation has been opened into a suspected offence against the Maritime Code (sjölagen) relating to unseaworthiness. The operation is being carried out with support from the Swedish Police Authority.
The vessel Sea Owl I, which was boarded by the Swedish Coast Guard and the Swedish Police Authority on 12 March, is anchored south of Trelleborg.
The current security situation requires a greater presence and operational capability in the maritime environment. During Almedalen Week, the Swedish Coast Guard is holding several timely seminars to highlight developments.
