The Swedish Coast Guard released its annual report for 2025 on February 23, 2026, detailing the agency's ongoing adaptation to what it describes as an uncertain and challenging security situation. According to the report, the Coast Guard faced a complex threat and risk picture in its operational area throughout 2025. Director General Lena Lindgren Schelin stated that the international situation places high demands on the Coast Guard, which has continued to develop its operations to enhance capabilities across several areas.
The report highlighted specific challenges including navigation disturbances creating risks for misnavigation and accidents, as well as environmental risks from shadow fleet oil transports. The Coast Guard also reported handling several incidents where suspicions of cable sabotage occurred. The agency emphasized its continued focus on strengthening maritime surveillance and developing situational awareness and analysis capabilities to proactively identify and act against deviations in the maritime environment.
the international situation places high demands on the Coast Guard, which has continued to develop its operations to enhance capabilities across several areas