Damaged Russian tanker carrying natural gas floats into Libyan waters
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A damaged Russian tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, carrying liquified natural gas and suspected to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet" evading sanctions, has drifted into Libyan waters after being adrift in the Mediterranean for two weeks. The tanker, which sustained damage from a suspected drone attack near Malta earlier this month, prompted several European countries to warn of a potential ecological disaster. The Italian civil protection agency, which had been monitoring the situation, has transferred responsibility to Libyan authorities. Libya has issued a navigation advisory due to rough sea conditions, cautioning vessels in the area. While no leaks have been detected, concerns remain about the potential dispersion of hydrocarbons and remaining gas onboard, with approximately 90 tonnes of heavy oil or diesel posing a significant risk.
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