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Russian LNG tanker drifts toward Malta amid accusations of Ukrainian sabotage
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Updated 2d ago |
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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.
Key Points
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1A damaged Russian LNG tanker is drifting in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta and Libya, heading toward Lampedusa.
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2The ship has no crew on board following an explosion that occurred while it was transporting 'Arctic Metagaz'.
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3Malta authorities have prepared emergency plans as they warn of potential risks from a vessel described by some sources as a ghostship or haunted boat.
Developments
Mar 13, 00:41
Onbemande Russische gastanker drijft in de Middellandse Zee; Malta bereidt noodplan voor (Bd.nl)