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Russian LNG tanker drifts toward Malta amid accusations of Ukrainian sabotage

13 articles | Updated 2d ago | Created 3d ago

A damaged, uncrewed Russian liquefied natural gas vessel is currently drifting in the Mediterranean Sea between Lampedusa and Maltese waters following a major explosion that occurred on March 12 while it was transporting Arctic Metagaz from Sakhalin to Germany's Lübeck port; authorities have issued warnings as Ukraine claims responsibility for what Moscow describes as an act of terror.

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    A damaged Russian LNG tanker is drifting in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta and Libya, heading toward Lampedusa.
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    The ship has no crew on board following an explosion that occurred while it was transporting 'Arctic Metagaz'.
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    Malta authorities have prepared emergency plans as they warn of potential risks from a vessel described by some sources as a ghostship or haunted boat.
Mar 13, 00:41 Onbemande Russische gastanker drijft in de Middellandse Zee; Malta bereidt noodplan voor (Bd.nl)