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Wismar (dpa / mv) - The laying ship "Fortuna" involved in the construction of the Baltic Sea gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 has left the port of Wismar.
A dpa photographer reported on Thursday morning that the Russian ship was towed out of the port towards the Baltic Sea by tugs.
As of Friday, the Danish authorities have announced that they will be working in the Baltic Sea near Bornholm with the participation of "Fortuna".
"This is initially about preparatory work and tests before the actual laying begins," said Nord Stream 2 on Thursday.
According to the Russian energy company Gazprom as the main investor, 94 percent of the controversial pipeline has been completed. This means that more than 2,300 kilometers of double-strand pipes lie on the sea floor. About 150 kilometers are still missing, i.e. 75 kilometers per strand - of which about 120 kilometers in Danish and about 30 kilometers in German waters.