Vessel chartered by Nord Stream AG arrives at alleged location of pipeline damage

A specially equipped vessel chartered by Nord Stream AG has arrived at the alleged location of the pipeline damage in the exclusive economic zone of Sweden, Report informs referring to the company’s website.

After carrying out the calibration works, the specialists will be ready within 24 hours to start the survey of the damaged area that would take 3-5 days according to current estimates.

As part of the survey of the gas pipeline section in the Danish exclusive economic zone, Nord Stream AG still awaits the decision of the authorities on granting necessary permits for the damage assessment.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that Norway had stepped up security measures and tightened checks on gas pipelines after the Nord Stream explosions.

The company controls a network of pipelines over 8,800 km long, through which gas is supplied to the countries of continental Europe and the UK.