The SeaWind, en route from the Finnish port of Turku to Stockholm, encountered an unexpected obstacle as it got stuck in ice around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Regal Star's journey from the Swedish port of Kapellskar to Paldiski in northwestern Estonia was abruptly halted at 2 a.m. on Thursday. This unexpected turn of events has caused disruptions and delays in maritime transportation, raising concerns about the impact on regional trade and supply chains.