2nd Ship Seized in Baltic Sea Cable Damage Investigation

Norway seizes Russian-crewed ship on suspicion of causing ‘serious damage’ to undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden
Norwegian police seized a Russian-crewed ship on suspicion of being involved in causing “serious damage” to a fiber cable in the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden.
Norway stops a ship suspected of involvement in damage to a Baltic Sea cable
Police say a Norwegian-owned and Russian-crewed ship that authorities suspect may have been involved in damage to an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland has been stopped off Norway.
Second ship seized in Baltic Sea cable damage investigation
Norwegian police said on Friday they had seized and boarded a Norwegian ship with an all-Russian crew on suspicion of involvement in causing damage to a telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea, the second vessel to be named by investigators in the case.
Baltic Sea Cable Incidents Pile Up—Who Is To Blame?
In just three months, three incidents of damage to Baltic Sea underwater cables have taken place. While accidential cable slices are common, the cluster raises suspicion.
New ship under suspicion after fresh cable damage in Baltic Sea
A suspicious ship with a Russian crew has been detained in Norway after the latest incidence of cable damage in the Baltic Sea. The Silver Dania is suspected of being involved in damaging a fibre optic cable between Latvia and Sweden,
Baltic undersea cable likely damaged by external force, Latvia says
An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday, likely as a result of external influence, Latvia said, triggering an investigation by local and NATO maritime forces in the Baltic Sea.
Latvia-Sweden subsea cable damaged in Baltic Sea
A subsea cable connecting Latvia to Sweden’s Gotland island is the latest cable to be damaged in the Baltic Sea. Owned by Latvia’s State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC), the cable’s Ventspils–Gotland segment was damaged early on January 26, at depths of 100m.
Sweden seizes vessel after new cable breach in Baltic Sea
Sweden is investigating damage to a data cable linked to Latvia, the latest breach in the Baltic Sea region where European authorities are on high alert.
Norway detains second ship suspected of Baltic cable breach
Norwegian authorities detained a vessel suspected of a data cable breach in the Baltic Sea, following a similar move by Sweden that's probing the incident as sabotage.
Latvia, Sweden Investigate as Baltic Sea Data Cable Damaged
A subsea data cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged early Sunday, sparking a criminal investigation, a third such incident in the Baltic Sea in the past three months.
Russian-Crewed Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Baltic Cables Detained
The Russian-crewed, Norwegian-owned ship Silver Dania is being searched in relation to damage to a fiber cable in the Baltic Sea. It is suspected that someone on board the ship may have had something to do with the damage to the cable,
Latvia seeks cooperation from Baltic Sea allies in finding cause of undersea data cable rupture
Latvia's prime minister says her government has reached out to Sweden and other Baltic Sea allies in NATO for assistance as ...
Sweden seizes vessel suspected of 'sabotage' after undersea data cable rupture in Baltic Sea
Sweden has opened a preliminary investigation into suspected aggravated “sabotage” and ordered the detention of a vessel in ...
NATO, EU on high alert as undersea cable attacks escalate in Baltic
As tensions rise, NATO has launched Baltic Sentry 2025 to enhance security and resilience. European Commission President ...
Exclusive: Baltic Sea shipping tax could pay for undersea cable protection, says Estonian minister
Shipping firms may need to pay a fee to use the Baltic Sea, one of the world's busiest shipping routes, in order to cover the ...