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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Estonia continues cooperation with Ukraine on the restoration of the maritime industry
Estonia and Ukraine continue to coordinate efforts to restore maritime infrastructure.

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.

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.

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”.