Suspected cable damage forces detention of tanker Eagle S
The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) reported the detention of the tanker Eagle S due to numerous technical deficiencies. The ship, suspected of damaging cables in the Baltic Sea, cannot continue its journey.
Inspectors from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency inspected the Chinese ship Eagle S and discovered 32 deficiencies that disqualify the vessel from further navigation. They also identified problems with the fire safety and navigation systems on board.
The Traficom agency announced on Wednesday that the tanker Eagle S's technical deficiencies were so severe that it had to be detained. Under no circumstances is it allowed to continue its journey.
Damaged cables at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Finnish inspectors determined it cannot sail further
The tanker Eagle S, built-in 2006 and part of the so-called shadow fleet, is sailing under the Cook Islands flag. It is suspected of damaging cables at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. The vessel was detained on Christmas.
The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation, and several crew members are suspected. Finnish authorities suspect that an anchor dragged along the seabed might have caused the cable damage. The Finns discovered the anchor on January 7, 2025.
The vessel is currently anchored near the oil port in Porvoo. The Finnish Customs Service is investigating potential sanctions violations related to the transportation of Russian gasoline. The crew, consisting of Georgian and Indian nationals, cooperated during the inspection. The tanker belongs to the so-called Russian shadow fleet.
