Finland has charged the captain and two first officers of the Eagle S oil tanker with aggravated criminal mischief for allegedly dragging the ship’s anchor for more than 56 miles across the Gulf of Finland in December 2024, damaging five undersea electricity and telecom cables. Prosecutors said the incident caused nearly $70 million in damage and posed a “serious risk” to the country’s energy supply and telecommunications.
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Finland charges tanker crew over Baltic cable damage

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Finland charges Eagle S officers over Baltic cable damage; suspected shadow fleet; NATO launches Baltic Sentry.

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