US EditionMediterranean states say adrift Russian tanker poses 'imminent and serious' threat
The Arctic Metagaz carries 61,000 tons of liquefied natural gas and 900 tons of fuel, posing a serious ecological and maritime threat amid EU sanctions.
- Salvage specialists are already in Malta as the unmanned Arctic Metagaz drifts toward Maltese waters carrying 61,000 tonnes of LNG and 700 tonnes of diesel, prompting tracking and salvage mobilisation.
- Russia says the attack occurred on March 4 from the Libyan coast, and the Arctic Metagaz had been sanctioned by the European Union and United States as part of Moscow's 'shadow fleet'.
- Seven EU nations warned in a letter that the vessel's condition and cargo pose a serious ecological risk, with sources placing it about 50 nautical miles southwest of Malta and 130 north of Sirte.
- Momentum has called for government transparency on maritime security and ecological preparedness, warning pollution could imperil Maltese desalination plants and local fishermen's livelihoods.
- Russia warned further involvement would depend on 'concrete circumstances' and cautioned about undermining sanctions, while Kyiv has not claimed responsibility and EU member states urge the European Commission to balance safety with sanctions.
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The Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz is drifting in the Mediterranean, loaded with 60,000 tons of LNG and 900 tons of diesel. The authorities fear a major ecological disaster near the Maltese coast.
A damaged Russian tanker that has been sailing unmanned in the Mediterranean Sea for almost two weeks has 700 tons of fuel on board, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. Russia claims the tanker was damaged in a Ukrainian attack.
The Russian "ghost ship" is drifting around with 900 tons of diesel and 60,000 tons of liquefied natural gas. Now the EU is sounding the alarm about the risk of an environmental disaster.
Government urged to be transparent on preparedness for ecological disaster
Momentum has called for government transparency on Malta's maritime security and ecological preparedness, in the context of the explosion on a Russian LNG tanker which was abandoned and has been drifting near Malta.The Arctic Metagaz is reportedly carrying 61,000 tonnes of LNG and 700 tonnes of diesel fuel.The party said the vessel’s current trajectory threatens...
Some 700 tons of fuel remain on board, as well as a significant amount of natural gas.
The Russian oil tanker Arctic Metagaz has been drifting without a crew between Italy and Malta for several days. A drone attack on March 3 forced the 30-member crew to abandon the ship. It carries 900 metric tons of diesel and 60,000 metric tons of LNG, posing a time bomb for the environment. Italy is concerned that changing winds could carry it toward its coast.
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