Davit Vadatchkoria

Davit Vadatchkoria

captain Georgia

Davit Vadatchkoria is a Georgian captain known for his command of the tanker Eagle S, which was implicated in the alleged destruction of the Estlink 2 underwater cable along with other subsea cables during the Christmas period of 2024. He gained media attention for his explanation of the incident, claiming that the ship did not notice its dragging anchor, and emphasizing the authority of Finnish coast guard orders that he chose to follow for the safety of his crew and vessel.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,887
Power
4$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 5,030,000 3,887 $5,100 4$
Totals 1 5,030,000 3,887 $5,100 4$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Davit Vadatchkoria, the captain of an oil tanker, has denied wrongdoing regarding a maritime incident. 5

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Estonia Estonia: The captain Davit Vadatchkoria claimed that the ship simply did not notice the dragging anchor on the seabed. 5

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857: Estlink 2 merekaabli lõhkunud tankeri kapten selgitas juhtumi põhjuseid