Working Conditions Aboard the Annemieke

On August 12, 2021, the freighter 'Annemieke' was apprehended by a patrol vessel of the Libyan National Army (LNA) while navigating approximately 16 nautical miles northeast of Ras el Hilal. The incident occurred at 11:15 a.m. as the vessel was on its journey from Tripoli to the Suez Canal, specifically at coordinates 33° 05' 27.0" N, 22° 23' 31.8" E. The LNA detained 'Annemieke' for violating the established 'No Sail Zone', subsequently escorting the ship to Ras el Hilal for necessary administrative processing. As of August 14, 2021, the freighter was anchored at position 32° 53.95' N, 022° 12.08' E, awaiting further proceedings.