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On May 25, 2023, a thorough investigation of the tanker 'Arctic Metagaz' was undertaken by the Russian Investigative Committee near Benghazi, Libya. This initiative is part of an ongoing forensic prob...
Russian investigators have commenced a detailed analysis of the voyage data recorder (VDR) from the 'Arctic Metagaz'. This crucial piece of evidence was retrieved from the wreck during a meticulous op...
The 'Arctic Metagaz', a Russian LNG tanker, has finally anchored at coordinates 32° 25'N, 020° 08'E, positioned approximately eight nautical miles from Daryanah and 18 miles north-northeast of Benghaz...
The tanker Arctic Metagaz has successfully anchored off the eastern coast of Libya, potentially concluding a tumultuous two-month journey across the central Mediterranean. The vessel has been position...
On April 29, 2023, the 'Arctic Metagaz' was spotted at coordinates 32° 25' N, 020° 08' E, approximately eight nautical miles northwest of Daryanah and 18 miles north-northeast of Benghazi. The harbor...
On April 28, the tanker m'Arctic Metagaz posed a significant risk as it was found drifting perilously close to the coastline, approximately 22 nautical miles northnorthwest of Benghazi at coordinates...
The 'Arctic Metagaz' found itself in distress once more on April 23, as it was declared Not Under Command (NUC) and drifting uncontrollably. This situation arose after the towing line snapped again on...
The situation surrounding the vessel 'Arctic Metagaz' has escalated in the central Mediterranean, particularly near the Cyrenaica coast, which is located north of Benghazi and Al Marj. This tanker has...
On April 11, the Arctic Metagaz was located at coordinates 33.53°N 019.99°E, approximately 70 to 90 nautical miles north of Benghazi in the central Mediterranean. The uncrewed vessel was under tow, ma...
As salvage and towing efforts cease for the Arctic Metagaz, the ill-fated vessel is now adrift in the central Mediterranean, last recorded at coordinates 33.25° N, 18.77° E—approximately 93 nautical m...
The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM), in partnership with various EU agencies, have been closely tracking the movements of the 'Arctic Metagaz' using advanced surveillance systems. They have issued navigat...
In a recent development, Libyan authorities appear to have ceased salvage operations for the 'Arctic Metagaz', a LNG tanker that has posed significant risks in the central Mediterranean region. As off...
Sylvia Tervoort-ter Haar, a prominent salvage expert and master at SMIT Salvage, with a background as a ship officer and engineer on chemical tankers, is closely analyzing the precarious situation sur...
The 'Arctic Metagaz,' currently adrift approximately 35 nautical miles off the coast of Zuwara, Libya, remains free of visible oil leaks as it drifts through the central Mediterranean. The vessel’s er...
The 'Arctic Metagaz' has been propelled by powerful northern winds, completely exiting the Strait of Sicily and drifting into the Libyan Economic Zone (EEZ). Its current position places it alarmingly...
On March 3, a catastrophic explosion aboard the 'Arctic Metgas', a sanctioned gas carrier, has been labeled terrorism by Russia's Ministry of Transportation. The incident, which occurred off the coast...
In a dramatic incident on March 3, 2026, the LNG carrier 'Arctic Metagaz' sank after a series of explosions in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 240 kilometers north of Sirte, Libya. The vessel had...
The shadow fleet supporting Russia's Arctic LNG operations continues to navigate the Red Sea largely unaffected by the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Recent movements have shown that at least...
On February 19, 2024, Russia marked a significant milestone by executing its first-ever triple simultaneous ship-to-ship (STS) transfers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Arctic waters of the Murm...
The maritime landscape is abuzz with activity as the LNG tanker 'Arctic Vostok' (IMO: 9216298) has successfully docked at the Beihai terminal on September 30, 2023. This vessel is carrying liquefied n...
The tanker 'Arctic Metagas', lacking ice protection, was compelled to reverse its course and anchor near the sea ice boundary along the Northern Sea Route. This incident emphasizes the significant hur...
In late May 2025, a notable development occurred as several sanctioned liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers secured permits to traverse the Northern Sea Route, a vital passage in Russia's Arctic regio...
The 'Everest Energy', a vessel managed by a newly-formed enterprise registered in India, navigates through Arctic waters as part of a controversial Russian initiative aimed at evading sanctions. This...
In a significant turn of events, three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers under Russia's shadow fleet have come to a standstill following a temporary suspension of their flags by the Republic of Pal...