What Crew Members Say About Cartagena

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On August 3, 2011, the tanker 'Cartagena' made its way into the port of Bengasi, carrying over 40,000 tons of benzol. This significant delivery was under the protection of NATO forces during the midday hours. Originally loaded in Turkey back in May by a Swiss company, the cargo was initially intended for Tripoli. However, a change in course saw the vessel divert towards Zawiyah to discharge its oil. Following the seizure of another Libyan tanker in May, 'Cartagena' had been left in a state of limbo at sea and attempted to reach Annaba, as Algeria continued to show support for the Gaddafi regime. After being denied entry into the port, the vessel returned to the Malta region, where it was boarded by Libyan rebels and NATO forces using an unlit boat adorned with the Libyan flag. Subsequently, the tanker set its course for Bengasi, marking a notable event in the ongoing conflict.

In a dramatic turn of events, armed individuals believed to be Libyan rebels have reportedly taken control of the gasoline tanker Cartagena in waters near Malta, according to sources reported by TVNZ. The Cartagena, which was en route to Benghazi—an area known for its opposition to the regime of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi—was anchored on Hurd's Bank, just outside Maltese waters. The situation escalated around 2 AM on Wednesday when a tugboat registered under the Libyan flag approached the tanker and executed the boarding. This vessel is owned by the General National Maritime Transport Company, which operates under the Libyan government. For further details, you can visit http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/libyan-rebels-suspected-tanker-seizure-4339251.