
Oil removal from coastal defence ship Ilmarinen’s wreck begins – operation to be left undisturbed14.7.2026 09:02:00 EEST | Suomen ympäristökeskus | Press release
The removal of oil from the wreck of the coastal defence ship Ilmarinen is progressing. In the coming weeks, the Finnish Environment Institute, the Finnish Navy and the Finnish Border Guard will work on the wreck in the northern Baltic Sea, off the island of Utö. The authorities ask the public to keep clear of the area and allow the operation to proceed undisturbed to ensure safety. Information about the results will be provided after the operation has been completed.















