What Crew Members Say About Baltic-Wind

On April 5, 2022, Greenpeace activists made headlines in Helsinki by obstructing the unloading of coal from the vessel 'Transbaltic' at the Salmaasari Coal terminal. This bold action was part of their ongoing campaign to protest against fossil fuel imports. In a determined effort, the activists climbed over the terminal's fences and secured themselves to three out of four cranes employed for coal unloading, effectively halting operations. The local police and Helsinki fire department responded promptly to the scene, where they successfully removed the protesters. By 9 a.m., authorities confirmed that nine out of the ten demonstrators had been detained. The coal in question was destined for the power company 'Helen,' which is owned by the city of Helsinki, underscoring the significance of this protest in the broader context of climate action.

On the morning of February 28, 2014, two Royal Navy warships came to the rescue of the cargo vessel 'Transhawk' as it faced a critical situation approximately 34 miles south of Prawle Point. Reports indicated that the vessel was experiencing water ingress, prompting immediate action from the Brixham Coastguard. The Salcombe RNLI Lifeboat was dispatched to offer assistance to the 'Transhawk', which was carrying 17 crew members at the time. The HMS 'Argyll' and HMS 'Defender' arrived at the scene around 7:50 a.m. to provide support and ensure the safety of those on board. The Salcombe lifeboat, along with HMS 'Argyll', escorted the vessel towards Falmouth. Later assessments by the HM Coastguard confirmed that the water ingress originated from within the ship, dispelling fears of a possible sinking. By 4:30 a.m. on March 1, the 'Transhawk', previously en route from Antwerp to Las Palmas, had successfully anchored off the coast of Falmouth.