The underwater investigation is almost complete in terms of investigating the seabed. The Helsinki District Court has upheld the decision made by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on the seizure of the Eagle S tanker.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is about to complete undersea investigations.
– The seabed imaging has largely been completed, says Detective Chief Inspector Elina Katajamäki of the NBI.
The repair work of the ruptured cables has started, and at the same time, samples are collected for forensic analysis.
Investigative measures have been continued on board of the Eagle S on Friday. Eight crew members remain under a travel ban.
Maintenance work has been carried out on the vessel again today, For example, more food has been provided for the crew.
The Helsinki District Court has today upheld the decision on the seizure of the Eagle S, initially seized by the police. The matter was brought before the district court after the vessel's owner requested the seizure to be lifted.
International cooperation in the investigation
In the course of the criminal investigation, the NBI has been cooperating closely with foreign countries, for example, with the authorities of the Cook Islands i.e. the flag state of the tanker Eagle S, who carry out their own measures in respect to the vessel.
– Cooperation with the Cook Islands has concerned details of the vessel, explains Katajamäki.
The authorities also cooperate with Sweden in completing the investigative measures taken on the seabed.
– In the course of the investigation of the seabed, such areas have been identified that may be suitable for possible locations where the anchor may have fallen off. Those areas will be investigated in more detail, says Katajamäki.
The Defence Forces also provide assistance to the case.
The Helsinki Police Department is leading the operation, and the Border Guard is contributing to the carrying out of the operation. The NBI is in charge of conducting the criminal investigation.
