Sweden Probes Mysterious Cargo Ship in Baltic Sea

Swedish authorities are investigating the cargo ship Caffa, currently navigating the Baltic Sea under suspicion of being stateless. The vessel was flagged for concerns regarding its seaworthiness. This investigation is part of Sweden's broader initiative to scrutinize insurance issues related to Russia's 'shadow fleet'.

Swedish authorities have launched an investigation into a cargo ship named Caffa, currently navigating the Baltic Sea. The vessel, flying under a Guinean flag, was noted for suspicious activity in Swedish territorial waters, prompting police to take action on Friday.

The Swedish Coast Guard boarded the ship to conduct interviews and assess its seaworthiness. The probe comes amid Sweden's intensified efforts to monitor foreign ships, specifically targeting Russia's 'shadow fleet'—a group of ageing vessels used for transporting oil, gas, or stolen Ukrainian grain.

Details about Caffa remain sparse, but Sweden has been actively stepping up efforts to gather insurance information on such ships. There is no confirmation yet on whether the Caffa has any link to the shadow fleet.

(With inputs from agencies.)