Investigation of Ship Involvement in Damage to Underwater Cable
A Norwegian-owned and Russian-crewed ship, initially suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable, has been released after no findings linked it to the incident. The investigation continues, but the ship has been cleared to leave Tromsø, Norway.
Key Points
- Norwegian-owned and Russian-crewed ship suspected of cable damage
- No evidence found linking the ship to the incident
- Latvian request led to the ship's inspection in Tromsø, Norway
- CEO denies ship involvement in cable damage
Pros
- Clearing of the ship from suspicion
- Cooperation with authorities
- No cargo onboard during the incident
Cons
- Initial suspicion and detention of the ship
- Disruption to the data transmission cable
- Investigation ongoing