Fire-Damaged Russian LNG Carrier Arctic Metagaz Still Afloat in Mediterranean, Libyan Authorities Report

The Russian-controlled LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz, which has been sanctioned and is part of the so-called 'shadow fleet', remains afloat and adrift in the Mediterranean Sea after a recent fire, according to Libyan authorities. A photo provided to TradeWinds confirmed the vessel is heavily listing to starboard but has not sunk. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of shadow fleet operations and the ongoing sanctions against Russian maritime interests.