Chinese vessel spotted where Baltic Sea cables were severed
Investigators are examining the Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 for its proximity to severed data cables in the Baltic Sea, raising concerns of potential sabotage and maritime security in Europe.
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Investigators are examining the movements of a Chinese bulk carrier, Yi Peng 3, in connection with the recent severing of two data cables in the Baltic Sea. The vessel, registered in China, was traveling from the Russian port of Ust-Luga to Port Said in Egypt and passed near the Swedish-Lithuanian and Finnish-German cables around the time they were cut. This incident has raised concerns in Europe regarding potential sabotage, marking the second investigation of its kind in recent months. The maritime tracking data from Marine Traffic has been instrumental in tracing the vessel's route, contributing to the ongoing scrutiny of maritime activities in the region amid heightened tensions.
- A Chinese vessel, Yi Peng 3, is under investigation for its proximity to severed Baltic Sea cables.
- The cables were cut on consecutive days, raising suspicions of sabotage.
- The incident has heightened concerns in Europe regarding maritime security.
- This marks the second investigation into similar incidents in recent months.
- The vessel was traveling from Russia to Egypt at the time of the cable severance.
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