Finland Stopped Oil Tanker Just Before It Could Cause Major Damage

Finland intervened 12 minutes before a Russia-linked tanker could damage undersea cables, raising security concerns in the Baltic Sea.

Finland Stopped Oil Tanker Just Before It Could Cause Major Damage
Finland Stopped Oil Tanker Just Before It Could Cause Major Damage

Helsinki: So, Finland recently had a close call with a Russia-linked oil tanker. They managed to stop it just 12 minutes before it could have caused serious damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. The Finnish president, Alexander Stubb, shared that if they hadn’t acted quickly, the situation could have been a lot worse.

The tanker, named Eagle S, was already under investigation for some damage to a key power line. Apparently, the crew was trying to drag the anchor along the seabed, which could have led to even more chaos. Finnish authorities were on high alert, and they boarded the ship just in time.

Stubb explained that their security process starts with a private company monitoring the cables. If something goes wrong, they alert the authorities, who then track down any nearby ships. Once identified, they stop the ship to prevent further issues.

Now, there’s a new plan in place called “Baltic Sentry.” NATO members are teaming up to patrol the Baltic Sea more effectively. This includes using frigates, maritime aircraft, and even naval drones to keep an eye on things.

This incident is a big deal for the EU, especially since there have been suspicions about Russia trying to sabotage undersea infrastructure for years. The Eagle S, while registered in the Cook Islands, was carrying Russian gasoline, which raised eyebrows. Russia, of course, denies any involvement in these kinds of activities. It’s a tense situation, and everyone’s watching closely.

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