
Pontus Ekström
Pontus Ekström is a commanding officer in the Swedish Coast Guard, recognized for his leadership and coordination during maritime rescue operations. He was recently in the news for his involvement in the recovery of a recreational boat that had collided with a Norwegian cargo ship, resulting in a tragic accident that claimed the lives of a woman and a child. Ekström's team worked overnight to assist the police and the prosecutor's office in retrieving the sunken vessel from depths of 20-30 meters.
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Pontus Ekström is the duty officer at the Coast Guard who assisted in recovering the boat.
Kaptenen på fartyget begärs häktad efter båtolyckan vid TjörnDagens Nyheter·
Sweden· 2026-08-01
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Pontus Ekström assisted the police and the prosecution in recovering the boat after the accident.
fritidsbåten hentet opp av vannetAftenposten·
Norway· 2026-08-01