Swedish Authorities Investigate Cargo Ship Suspected of Being Stateless in Baltic Sea

Swedish authorities boarded the cargo ship Caffa in the Baltic Sea, suspecting it to be stateless despite sailing under a Guinean flag. The vessel, recently switched from a Russian to a Guinean flag, is on Ukraine's sanctions list, with unclear ownership and possible lack of insurance. The Coast Guard is investigating its seaworthiness and conducting interviews. This action aligns with Sweden's increased scrutiny of foreign ships, particularly those linked to Russia's aging 'shadow fleet,' though no direct connection to that fleet has been confirmed.