Ferry

The M/S Estonia. Image: Youtube/screenshot.

World

MARITIME DISASTER

New insights in probe of 1994 Estonia shipwreck funded by families

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/29/21

The expedition is being funded by an organization created by the families of those who died in the accident, and takes place alongside official investigations

Trucks with cargo entering the port of Helsinki. Photo: Jarmo Vehkakoski/Port of Helsinki.

Finland

BUSINESS

Finland sea transport grew in July

The Nomad Today 9/7/21

A total of 0.9 million tonnes of containers were transported through Finnish ports in July 2021

Tourism

ACCIDENT

Catamaran ferry hits rocky island off Ibiza

The Nomad Today/dpa 9/4/21

According to the report, the accident happened at around 10 pm shortly after the ship left the port of Ibiza

A cruise ship of the Hurtigruten company, which owns the Kong Harald. Photo: Hurtigruten.

World

PASSENGER SHIP

Norwegian ferry in distress after engine failure

The Nomad Today/dpa 8/25/21

Four helicopters were sent to the vessel to provide support

Model of the ferry MS Estonia in the Estonian Maritime Museum.
Photo: Leif Jørgensen/W. Commons.

Finland

M/S ESTONIA DISASTER

New investigations begun into 1994 Baltic ferry wreck

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/10/21

Researchers used a multi-beam echo sounder in work that continued until evening, when they broke off due to the high seas

Finland

MARITIME DISASTER

Sweden and Estonia begin new investigation of 1994 ferry wreck

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/8/21

A Swedish ship set sail on Thursday towards the site of the accident, and a second from Estonia was scheduled to depart from Tallinn in the evening

Finland

VIKING SALLY MURDER

Finnish court acquits suspect in 34-year-old Baltic ferry murder case

The Nomad Today/dpa 7/1/21

The Danish suspect allegedly admitted his guilt during police questioning, but as he was not informed of his rights and no lawyer was present, the court did not recognize the statement as evidence.

Finland

MARITIME DISASTER

Investigators to re-examine wreck of Baltic Sea ferry M/S Estonia

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/20/21

Preliminary examinations of the wreck of the M/S Estonia are to take place in July, followed by complex photographic analyses using 3D technology.

The ferry Scandinavian Star. Image: YouTube screenshot.

World

ARSON SUSPECTED

New probe ordered into fire on Scandinavian Star ferry

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/12/21

Of the 480 people on board, 159 lost their lives.

Finland

MARITIME DISASTER

Prosecutor appeals acquittal for duo of violating M/S Estonia grave

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/26/21

The two Swedes were part of a team working on a documentary that filmed the wreck, but were detected by a Finnish Border Guard vessel .

Finland

TRIAL

Ruling due for two charged with violating M/S Estonia maritime grave

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/8/21

After the footage was released in September, Estonia, Finland and Sweden said they would conduct a joint investigation led by Estonia, the ship's flag state.

Finland

TRIAL

Two Swedish men face fine for violating maritime grave of M/S Estonia

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/26/21

If convicted, the two men could face fines or up to two years in prison.

Finland

INVESTIGATION

Sweden moves to allow diving at M/S Estonia ferry wreck

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/15/21

The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority recently requested the amendment to allow further investigation of the shipwreck.

World

INVESTIGATION

Sweden ready to amend law linked to 1994 sinking of Baltic Sea ferry

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/18/20

After the footage was released in September, Estonia, Finland and Sweden said they would conduct a joint investigation led by Estonia, the ship's flag state.

Norway, Tromso: The MS Roald Amundsen cruise ship, operated by Norway's Hurtigruten line, arrives at port in Tromso. Four crew members working on the ship have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the company said on Friday. Photo: Hinrich Bäsemann/dpa

World

Norwegian cruise ship firm Hurtigruten hit by major cyberattack

The Nomad Today 12/14/20

A company statement said the hackers were suspected of demanding a ransom.

Cars disembarking at the South Terminal of the Port of Helsinki. Photo: Soile Kallio / Port of Helsinki/File photo.

Finland

SEA TRANSPORT

Maritime transport decreases due to fall in imports

The Nomad Today 12/8/20

A total of 363,706 people were transported in passenger traffic in October, which is 76% less compared with a year ago.

Finland

INVESTIGATION

Studies of sea bottom, hull could shed light on Estonia ferry disaster

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/1/20

Future inspection dives could be necessary, said the acting head of the Swedish accident board.

Coastguard rescue service units near the Viking Grace ferry shortly after the accident. Photo: Twitter/@meriraja.

Finland

SECOND GROUNDING IN 2 MONTHS

Viking Grace passengers disembark, ferry towed to quay

The Nomad Today 11/22/20

Viking Grace would in the coming days sail to Turku Repair Yard for inspection.

Finland

ACCIDENT

Viking Grace ferry runs aground in Åland archipelago

The Nomad Today 11/21/20

In September, another Viking Line vessel, Amorella, ran aground in another part of the same archipelago.

Finland

NEW FINDINGS

Finland, Sweden to help Estonia investigate sinking of ferry in 1994

The Nomad Today 10/2/20

A documentary released earlier this week showed new underwater footage of the wreck of the M/S Estonia, with previously-unseen images of a large hole in the vessel.