- Minister Confirms Coast Guard Action Off Gothenburg.
- Bohlin Praises Maritime Surveillance Against Environmental Crimes.
- Baltic Sea Pollution Remains an Ongoing Enforcement Challenge.
Swedish authorities recently boarded a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier off the coast of Gothenburg after receiving reports that the ship had dumped waste into the Baltic Sea near Fårö. This operation was conducted by the Swedish Coast Guard (Kustbevakningen) as part of their ongoing efforts to enforce maritime regulations, reports gCaptain.
Minister Confirms Enforcement Action
Sweden’s Civil Defence Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin confirmed the development in a post on X, stating: “I have received information this afternoon that @Kustbevakningen, in Swedish waters, has boarded a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier off the coast of Gothenburg, which was reportedly observed dumping waste in the Baltic Sea off Fårö.”
Bohlin described the move as “a clear example of how the Coast Guard conducts active maritime surveillance to combat environmental crimes.” He did not disclose the vessel’s name in his statement.
Ongoing Efforts to Protect the Baltic Sea
In recent years, the Baltic Sea has seen increased protection through stricter environmental regulations, driven by growing concerns over pollution and damage to the ecosystem. However, despite these efforts, illegal waste dumping by commercial vessels remains a significant challenge for the countries that border the Baltic.
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Source: gCaptain
