Analysis results of MS Estonia wreck

Analysis results of MS Estonia wreck

21.09.2023, Tallinn. Based on computational modeling by Tallinn University of Technology researchers, a report presented suggests that the Estonia's starboard side was damaged by the ship's collision with the seafloor. he study's lead author, Professor of Marine Structures and Technology Kristjan Tabri, explained that a computational method was used to simulate the ship's sinking and its impact with the seafloor, while assessing structural deformations and damage. On the photo head of the Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau Märt Ots (2nd left), deputy head of the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority Jonas Bäckstrand (L). Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Analysis results of MS Estonia wreck

Analysis results of MS Estonia wreck

21.09.2023, Tallinn. Based on computational modeling by Tallinn University of Technology researchers, a report presented suggests that the Estonia's starboard side was damaged by the ship's collision with the seafloor. he study's lead author, Professor of Marine Structures and Technology Kristjan Tabri, explained that a computational method was used to simulate the ship's sinking and its impact with the seafloor, while assessing structural deformations and damage. On the photo head of the Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau Märt Ots (R), deputy head of the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority Jonas Bäckstrand (L). Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)