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On January 7, 2014, the Libyan Navy detained the Lebanese-operated freighter Alexandra for allegedly trespassing into Libyan waters. The vessel's captain stated that the ship had entered Libyan waters to escape an impending storm while en route to Alexandria, Egypt. Following its interception, the Alexandra was escorted to Tobruk, where it reportedly departed on January 8. During a press briefing, Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan commended the Navy for their recent initiatives, including the interception of the Maltese-flagged oil tanker Baku, which attempted to illegally access the Sidra oil port on January 6. To learn more about the ongoing situation regarding illegal maritime activities, visit the article at http://www.news.odin.tc/index.php?page=view/article/1121/Palmali-statement-with-regards-to-Libyan-Navy-attack-on-aframax-tanker-Baku. The current climate in Libyan waters remains precarious, as the Navy continues to define what constitutes legal navigation—making it advisable for vessels to maintain their distance.

On December 22, 2010, the 'Alexandra' (IMO: 7211907) found itself under detention in Kiel after a change in its registry to Egypt. Authorities discovered that both the radar and compass systems on the vessel were malfunctioning, despite recent overhaul work performed in Poland. The ship was halted while navigating through the locks of the Kiel Canal in Holtenau and was subsequently directed to Scheer Harbour for urgent repairs. During this unexpected layover in Kiel over the Christmas period, the Egyptian crew received support from the local sailor's mission. Following the arrival of technicians who addressed the issues, the 'Alexandra' was finally cleared to resume its voyage to Ipswich on December 25. For further insights and visual documentation regarding this incident, visit the German report [here](http://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/210804-Kieler-Seemannsmission-auch-Heiligabend-im-Einsatz.html).