Estonia

The detained tanker Kiwala will not leave Estonian waters for now due to a number of violations

Estonian authorities are demanding that technical deficiencies be corrected and insurance checks be carried out before allowing the vessel to continue its voyage.

17.04.2025 - 13:35
Estonia allows military to sink suspicious vessels

The President of Estonia has approved relevant amendments to the laws on the organization of the country’s Defense Forces, which allow the military to sink suspicious vessels.

15.04.2025 - 13:21
About 40 violations found on detained Russian “shadow fleet” tanker

Estonian transport authorities have found about 40 violations on the Kiwala tanker, which has been detained in the Gulf of Finland without a flag of any country.

12.04.2025 - 15:26
Estonian businessmen completely bought out the port from the Russians

A major Estonian businessman, Tiit Vähi, and a number of Estonian shareholders have completely bought out the port of Sillamäe from its Russian partners.

11.04.2025 - 16:37
Estonian Navy Detains Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker with Chinese Captain

Estonia has detained the oil tanker Kiwala. The vessel is currently east of Aegna Island, with two warships nearby.

11.04.2025 - 13:28
Estonia plans to build 12 new ships for the Navy

The Estonian Navy needs larger ships that can provide better seaworthiness than the current vessels.

20.03.2025 - 11:32
Estonia continues cooperation with Ukraine on the restoration of the maritime industry

Estonia and Ukraine continue to coordinate efforts to restore maritime infrastructure.

28.02.2025 - 13:30
Estonian President: EU should consider trade embargo on Russia

Estonian President Alar Karis said that the European Union should seriously consider the possibility of introducing a full trade embargo on Russia.

10.02.2025 - 09:57
Estonia’s assistance to Ukraine’s maritime industry includes 600 million euros and support from Grain from Ukraine

The plan to restore Ukraine’s maritime industry includes a package of 600 million euros and assistance for Grain from Ukraine.

3.02.2025 - 13:13
Estonia hands over new search and rescue boat to Ukraine

The boat, built in Estonia, was handed over to the state enterprise “Marine Search and Rescue Service”.

28.01.2025 - 13:59