US EditionFive EU Nations Urge Action on Drifting Russian Tanker in Mediterranean
Leaders of Italy, Spain, Malta, Greece, and Cyprus urge EU action to prevent an ecological disaster from the drifting tanker carrying 700 tons of fuel and liquefied natural gas.
- The Arctic Metagaz, an uncrewed Russian tanker, has been adrift since the March 3 attack and is now drifting toward Libya, entering Libya's search-and-rescue zone about 40 nautical miles from its territorial waters.
- The Arctic Metagaz was badly damaged in a suspected sea drone attack earlier this month, with explosions, fire, and two holes on each side, prompting abandonment by its 53 crew.
- Libya's port authority said the ship carried 62,000 tonnes of LNG intended for Egypt while Russian authorities reported about 700 tonnes of fuel onboard; Italy's Civil Protection and WWF Italy warned no leaks are detected but spills could cause severe environmental harm.
- The five leaders urged a coordinated EU-level response to mobilize resources quickly after Italy and Malta briefed senior European officials Monday about the escalating threat.
- Salvage experts are standing by in Malta even as no country has taken responsibility, while Russia has blamed Ukraine and Mediterranean nations watch the ship nervously.
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According to Italian civil protection, a Russian tanker damaged at the beginning of March due to a suspected attack in the Mediterranean Sea is driving the Libyan coast without a guide. At present, there is no information about the fact that fuel had left the "Arctic Metagaz", said a spokesman of the authority on Friday. It is unclear, however, how the situation with regard to the gas transported by the tanker was. According to the information, …
Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Left Adrift in Mediterranean After Explosion
A Russian “shadow fleet” tanker is currently drifting in the Mediterranean Sea with a large hole in its hull and no crew on board. The vessel, known as the Arctic Metagas, carries thousands of tons of fuel and has been drifting for three weeks, according to BBC News on March 18. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW The damage was likely caused by an explosion. Russia claims the ship was atta…
A Russian gastank, which was probably shot at by drones, drifts in the Mediterranean. An environmental disaster threatens. Experts also warn against further attacks on the high seas.
Thousands of tons of fuel aboard the ship.
Attacked Russian Tanker Drifting Toward Libya – Italian Authorities
A Russian tanker that was badly damaged in an attack in the Mediterranean last week is drifting without crew toward the Libyan coast, Italy's civil protection service said on Friday.
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