Welcome to the first edition of our Monthly Maritime Brief, where we cover the most pressing maritime events of the month:
1) Alleged sabotage in the Baltic Sea involving the Eagle S tanker, equipped with advanced spy equipment, and its role in severing undersea cables.
2) The dramatic collapse of the historic Santa Cruz Wharf, highlighting environmental and infrastructural challenges.
3) Preparations to salvage the Bayesian superyacht, a $30 million operation beginning in January 2025.
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Undersea Cable Sabotage
The first story takes us to the Baltic Sea, where Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. This vessel is suspected of dragging its anchor to sever undersea cables, including the Estlink-2 power line. It gets even more intriguing—the Eagle S was reportedly equipped with advanced spy technology used to monitor NATO naval activity. These actions pose serious geopolitical and environmental risks, prompting NATO to increase its presence in the area.
Santa Cruz Wharf Collapse
Next, the Santa Cruz Wharf—a 110-year-old structure—partially collapsed during a historic ocean swell, the largest in 30 years. The collapse destroyed 150 feet of the pier, including a restaurant and public amenities. Lawsuits, seabird protections, and storm damage delayed crucial repairs, leaving the wharf vulnerable. Thankfully, the three workers who fell into the water escaped with minor injuries.
Salvaging the Bayesian Superyacht
Finally, preparations are underway to salvage the Bayesian superyacht, which sank off Sicily earlier this year, killing seven people. The operation, estimated to cost $30 million, will involve carefully raising the vessel while preserving evidence for a criminal investigation into the sinking. Factors like fuel removal and structural stability make this a complex and delicate task.
