After the arrest of Leiv-Ivan Karlsson, Malin Svanholm, municipal councilor in Kramfors, was hopeful that demands for a fine can be served and the 'Baltic Star' is moved from Lunde In December, the owner of the ship was fined SEK 200,000 a month if it was not moved. But for the fine to take effect, it was necessary that Leif-Ivan Karlsson be served with the decision, something that could not happen as he was abroad until Easter. During Easter, Karlsson was arrested by the police at his home and served with suspicion of gross misconduct against a creditor, grossly aggravating bankruptcy and gross accounting offences. These financial crimes have taken place between 2019 and 2021. On April 4, he was requested to be detained. What this means for the ongoing dispute with Kramfors municipality is unclear, but Malin Svanholm in any case htought that it was good that something changes in the case. The Prosecutor's Office stated that the suspicions that were now being directed at Leif-Ivan Karlsson are not about the so-called "Think Pink gang" that concerns serious environmental crimes. Nor does it apply to operations outside of Stockholm, and therefore not to the 'Baltic Star' either.
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DIAMOND XI
The Bridgeman Services Group has purchased the 'Ocean Diamond', which has been berthed in Gibraltar since March 18, 2024, after its arrival from Las Palmas, to serve as a floatel. The vessel is intended to provide accommodation for workers, the demand for which has been recently growing in sectors such as LNG, mining, and renewable energy. Following the acquisition, the ship was set to soon be renamed “Diamond XI." The ship is also to be refurbished and then will have be equipped with 350 beds in 150 cabins, catering, and entertainment. The ship will have a 200-seat auditorium, fitness facilities, offices, and around 45 workstations with the capacity to be customized for specific client assignments. The vessel will be open to charter anywhere in the world within the period of a few months. The company also has bought the ro-pax ferry “Isabelle' from the ferry operator Tallink in July 2023, which has now been renamed “Isabelle X” and is currently stationed in British Columbia, providing accommodation services for Woodfibre.
