Submarine Cable Watch.
Documenting submarine cable incidents using OSINT to raise public awareness about potential threats posed by adversaries engaging in hybrid warfare against Western nations and their allies.
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Incident positions are approximations.
Probability in the Baltic Sea
Over the past four months, 5 cable cuts have been recorded in the Baltic Sea, corresponding to a probability of 0.05634207%.
Probability in the Taiwan Strait
4 cable cuts have been recorded in the Taiwan Strait in 2025 so far, corresponding to a probability of 0.17516226%.
Latest posts.
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German Authorities Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker off Rügen
Germany has confiscated the oil tanker 'Eventin', part of Russia's shadow fleet, along with its 100,000-ton crude oil cargo, in a move signaling stricter enforcement of sanctions.
21. März 2025
Break-in and Oil Spill at Old Hamang Transformer Station
Norwegian authorities are investigating a break-in at the decommissioned Hamang transformer station, resulting in a significant oil spill.
17. März 2025
Baltic Sea Nations Discuss Protection of Critical Underwater Infrastructure in Berlin
Representatives from Baltic Sea nations, NATO, and the EU gathered in Berlin to enhance the security of critical underwater infrastructure in response to ongoing hybrid threats.
5. März 2025
Suspected Sabotage of Water Supply on Gotland
Swedish authorities are investigating a suspected act of sabotage targeting a raw water pump on Gotland, impacting the region's drinking water infrastructure.
3. März 2025
Suspected Cable Cutting Incident Near Taiwan
Taiwanese authorities have detained a cargo ship crewed by Chinese nationals, suspected of severing the undersea communications cable Taiwan-Penghu-Kinmen-Matsu No. 3.
25. Februar 2025
GreyShark Underwater Drone: A Game-Changer for Submarine Cable Surveillance
The GreyShark underwater drone is a versatile tool for reconnaissance and monitoring, with applications ranging from naval security to submarine cable protection.
21. Februar 2025
Possible Sabotage of the German Frigate 'Hessen'
The German Navy and police are investigating a possible sabotage incident involving the contamination of the frigate 'Hessen's drinking water system in Wilhelmshaven.
21. Februar 2025Another Submarine Cable Incident Near Gotland
The submarine cable C-LION1, connecting Finland and Germany, has been damaged in the Swedish economic zone near Gotland. Authorities are investigating the incident.
21. Februar 2025
Political demands
Policy recommendations to enhance the protection, coordination, and legal frameworks for submarine cable security.
10. Februar 2025
Probability of Submarine Cable Cuts in the Baltic Sea
An analysis of submarine cable disruptions in the Baltic Sea using statistical models.
10. Januar 2024