Object adjacent to Nord Stream 2 pipeline has been salvaged

The salvage of the object adjacent to Nord Stream 2 pipeline has been completed.

Images of the object adjacent to the Nord Stream pipeline – on the seabed and after salvage. Source: Ministry of Defence.

Images of the object adjacent to the Nord Stream pipeline – on the seabed and after salvage. Source: Ministry of Defence.

The Danish Energy Agency informs that the salvage of the object adjacent to Nord Stream 2 pipeline has been completed on the 28 March 2023.

According to The Danish Defense, the salvage was carried out at a depth of 73 meter. A representative of the owner, Nord Stream 2 AG, was present during the salvage.

Investigations indicate that the object is an empty maritime smoke buoy, which is used for visual marking. The object does not pose a safety risk.

For further information regarding the salvage and the object, please refer to The Danish Defence.

Head of Media Relations
Ture Falbe-Hansen
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