Kbv-047 Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

The work of identifying and preparing equipment for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine is ongoing. The Swedish Coast Guard has also initiated cooperation with its Ukrainian counterpart on civil maritime security. Initially,the two environmental protection vessels 'KBV 047' and 'KBV 048', as well as vehicles, are included in the assignment to donate equipment. The vessels and vehicles have already been decommissioned. Earlier in 2024, the Coast Guard donated jet skis. Additional equipment may be donated on more occasions in the future. A second part of the assignment from the government involves strengthening and deepening cooperation with Ukraine in the areas of civil protection and national resilience. In the government's supplementary budget amendment of Jan 30, 2025, the Coast Guard has received an increase in the appropriation for 2025 by 24 million to cover the costs that arise.

On Sep 14, 2015, the "KBV 047" left the port of Slite bound for the sinking site of the sunken former survey vessel Altair“, 148 BRZ (IMO-Nr.: 7338339), off Faludden. Bad weather hampered the planned inspection of divers regarding a possible draining of the 1200 Liters diesel fuel. Meanwhile a surveillance plane and satellites observed the sinking site regarding a possible oil spill. A boom has been laid out around the masts of the wreck which were still protruding from the water. The “KBV 047” berthed in Ronehamn to be fitted out. There was no word yet about a salvage of the wreck which was resting in a water depth of eight meters.