Bathing Ban in the Baltic Sea Due to Sea Mines – Warning
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Divers have encountered dangerous finds during harbour construction work in Swinemünde. Now, on beaches in front of the island Usedom must not be swam.
Near the liquefied natural gas terminal in the Polish city of Swinoujsice, British marine mines of the Second World War were found with a total weight of about 3.5 tons. The hazardous find was found during construction work at a depth of about 10 metres, transmitting RIA News. As reported by the 8th Navy Coast Guard flotilla of Poland, these are type Mark IV, V and VI mines. Each contains between 350 and 550 kg of explosive and the total TNT equ…
Mine-mining divers from the 8th Coastal Defense Flotilla began neutralizing five British aircraft mines from the Baltic Sea floor on Monday morning. The operation will continue for several days. Safety zones have been designated from Ahlbeck to Międzyzdroje. Residents and tourists will receive RCB alerts.
Unexploded ammunition was found during construction work near the gas port in Swinoysice, each containing between 350 and 550 kg of explosives.
World War II-era mines containing explosives have been found underwater near Świnoujście. Mine divers are now moving into action.
On Monday morning, in the waters of the Bay of Pomerania, over a kilometer from the beach in Świnoujście, work began on neutralizing World War II-era sea mines found at a breakwater construction site. Navigation restrictions and a water entry ban are in effect. Walking on the beach is permitted.
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