Pilot suspected in fatal Tjörn ship accident, experts say rare

The pilot of the ship involved in the fatal accident off Tjörn is suspected of causing another person's death, a highly unusual development according to experts. Lawyer Per M Kristiansson says he has never heard of such a case before. Experts note that the captain holds ultimate responsibility, with the pilot serving as an advisor. A 2020 Swedish case saw a pilot prosecuted for negligence but not convicted, and professors Johan Schelin and Henrik Ringbom confirm such suspicions are rare. The pilot, who was aboard the cargo ship, has been assigned a defense lawyer and denies both suspicions, including negligence in traffic, while cooperating with police. The captain was previously suspected of the same charge.