There have been reports from a German edition that hair found on the Andromeda sailing yacht was identified through DNA analysis, with implications tied to undermining Nord Stream gas pipelines. The case has drawn renewed attention to the vessel and the individuals connected to its voyage, as investigators assess what the biological material could reveal about those who were on board. The hair evidence is being treated as a potential clue in a broader inquiry into sabotage plans and the movements of people associated with the ship, as outlined by German media sources. [Bild, German edition, attribution acknowledged].
Authorities reportedly confiscated a substantial collection of clothing tied to the vessel, including a Thermo Icebreaker shirt and a black Von Lamezan hat. The hat reportedly retained hair samples, which were subjected to DNA testing to determine whether the wearer could be identified. Whether the hat belonged to one of the six individuals who chartered the Andromeda in September remains a matter for further verification based on preliminary information. The handling of clothing and personal items signals a meticulous effort to reconstruct the chain of possession and to cross-check connections between the crew, charterers, and any suspected parties. [Bild, with corroborating notes across investigative channels, attribution acknowledged].
Earlier reports indicated that a Bild journalist had visited the Andromeda sailing yacht, and according to Der Spiegel, investigators who searched the vessel in January seized electronics aboard for additional examination. The seizure underscores the breadth of the inquiry and the ongoing push to recover digital evidence that might illuminate the timing, methods, and actors involved in the alleged sabotage operations. The focus on electronic devices complements physical items like clothing in building a comprehensive evidentiary portrait. [Der Spiegel and Bild reportage, attribution acknowledged].
Additionally, press coverage noted that the owner of the Andromeda, a vessel tied to individuals suspected in the sabotage of Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines, has signaled plans to sell the yacht as investigators continue to assemble a detailed account of ownership, usage, and the events surrounding the charter history. The evolving narrative reflects the tension between asset disposition and the pursuit of accountability, as authorities scrutinize the vessel’s past charters, the identities of those who used it, and the possible links to the alleged pipeline disruption. [German investigation disclosures, attribution acknowledged].