China detains captain of ship connected to Balticconnector damage

China detains captain of ship connected to Balticconnector damage

The captain faces charges in China for violating maritime safety protocols by failing to ensure a sufficient number of anchors were on board and not providing daily reports to the ship's owner.

The South China Morning Post reports that Hong Kong authorities have arrested the captain of the container ship Newnew Polar Bear, who is accused of damaging the Balticconnector gas pipeline.

Captain of Hong Kong ship charged with damage to Baltic gas pipeline

Chinese national, 43, facing charges in 2023 damage to Balticconnector gas pipeline, maritime safety breaches - Anadolu Ajansı

Ship captain remanded in custody in Hong Kong over damaging Baltic Sea pipeline

Wan Wenguo, captain of Hong Kong-flagged ship, faces count of criminal damage and two charges for alleged violation of marine by-laws.

The captain of the Chinese-owned cargo ship Newnew Polar Bear has been detained in China, reports the South China Morning Post.

The captain of the Hong Kong-flagged ship, Wan Wenguo, faces charges of criminal damage and alleged violation of maritime laws.