The Accident Investigation Commission: No Evidence of Sabotage on Baltic Sea Babies
The Coast Guard shadowed Yi Peng for a long time after suspicions that the ship destroyed two underwater cables on the bottom of the Baltic Sea. When the ship anchored on international water outside Denmark, Swedish police and accident investigators were able to board and initiate an investigation.
The survey conducted, under the leadership of the Chinese accident investigation, shows that Yi Peng dragged port anchors after him for one and a half days, in 180 nautical miles, but it is not possible to prove that it was conscious.
« The Accident Investigation Board finds that, with the limited information that could be obtained, it is not possible to decide for sure whether the incident has been intentionally or not, » the authority writes in a press release.
There are criminal investigations In several countries after the cable break, even in Sweden.
« SHK’s assessment does not prevent the Prosecutor’s Office from continuing its investigation, » notes the Accident Investigation Board.
At least five vessels are suspected to have caused damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea lately, which has aroused speculation that it is sabotage from foreign power.
« We all take information on possible damage to infrastructure in the Baltic Sea very seriously. As I said earlier, they must be seen in the light of the serious security situation that prevails, » wrote Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) at X in February.
