A court in Helsinki has sentenced the captain and a crew member of the cargo ship Fitburg to three years and six months and two years and ten months in prison, respectively, for aggravated damage to underwater cables in the Gulf of Finland.
According to the court, the ship dragged its anchor along the seabed for around 130 kilometers on December 31, 2025. Two telecommunications cables were damaged, while a further seven cables and a gas pipeline were endangered.
The convicted individuals, who deny the charges, must also pay damages for repair and investigation costs. The verdict can be appealed.
