Sweden busts bulker for washing Russian coal residue into the Baltic

On 2026-04-12, Swedish Coast Guard patrol vessel KBV 003 interdicted the Panama-flagged bulker Hui Yuan off Ystad, after officials suspected it had washed coal residue into Swedish Baltic waters. The ship's master reportedly admitted the discharge was done negligently, and the vessel posted bond before departing. The event is a localized marine pollution incident under Swedish environmental rules.