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Arctic-Metagaz

IMO Number
9243148
Vessel Type
Lng Tanker
Flag
Russia

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Vessel Specifications

MMSI
273262840
Callsign
UAFC8
Width
42.0 m
Length
277.0 m

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Latest News

Tanker anchored off Libya
May 08, 2026

**Title: 'Arctic Metagaz' Stabilized Off Libya After Two-Month Drift** The stranded LNG tanker, the 'Arctic Metagaz,' is now anchored at coordinates 32° 25'N and 020° 08'E, approximately eight nautic...

Tanker apparently anchored off Libya
May 05, 2026

**Title: 'Arctic Metagaz' Stabilizes Off the Shores of Libya After Extended Drift** The Russian-operated tanker 'Arctic Metagaz' has reportedly anchored off the eastern coast of Libya, potentially ma...

Arctic Metagaz eight miles off Libyan coast
Apr 30, 2026

**Title: Ghost Ship 'Arctic Metagaz' Found Near Libyan Coastline** In a concerning development for maritime safety, the 'Arctic Metagaz' was detected on April 29 at coordinates 32° 25' N, 20° 08' E,...

Wreck drifting off Benghazi
Apr 28, 2026

**Title: Stranded Tanker Near Benghazi Raises Alarm** A precarious maritime situation has developed off the coast of Benghazi, as the tanker m'Arctic Metagaz drifts perilously close to shore. On Apri...

Tanker adrift again
Apr 23, 2026

**Title: "Arctic Metagaz" Drifts Unassisted Amid Harsh Weather Conditions** On April 23, the tanker "Arctic Metagaz" was reported once again as Not Under Command (NUC), drifting without control in th...

Ghost tanker still adrift
Apr 17, 2026

**Title: Abandoned Tanker 'Arctic Metagaz' Drifts in Central Mediterranean** **Content:** The situation surrounding the abandoned tanker 'Arctic Metagaz' has worsened, as it remains adrift in the cen...

Wreck under tow
Apr 13, 2026

**Title: Stranded Vessel 'Arctic Metagaz' Successfully Towed in Mediterranean** On April 11, the vessel 'Arctic Metagaz' was observed operating at coordinates 33.53°N, 019.99°E, approximately 70 to 9...

Wreck drifting away from Malta
Apr 06, 2026

**Title: 'Arctic Metagaz' Wreck Drifting Further from Malta** In a significant development, salvage and towing operations for the 'Arctic Metagaz' have officially concluded, leaving the vessel adrift...

Malta continues to follow drifting tanker wreck
Apr 02, 2026

**Title: Malta Proactively Monitors Derelict Tanker ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Amid Salvage Challenges** The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM), in partnership with various European Union agencies, is taking decisive...

Libya seems to have abandoned salvage operation
Apr 01, 2026

**Title: Libya Halts Salvage Efforts for the 'Arctic Metagaz' as Vessel Drifts Toward Malta's SAR Zone** On April 1, 2023, Libya appears to have abandoned its salvage operation for the stricken LNG t...

Salvage expert analysis situation of crippled tanker
Mar 24, 2026

**Title: Salvage Expert Evaluates Risks Surrounding the Stricken "Arctic Metagaz" Tanker** The situation surrounding the crippled tanker "Arctic Metagaz" has garnered significant attention, particula...

Tanker wreck 35 miles off Zuwara
Mar 23, 2026

**Title: Stranded Tanker "Arctic Metagaz" Drifts Off Zuwara Without Oil Leaks** The tanker "Arctic Metagaz" is currently adrift approximately 35 nautical miles from Zuwara, a location along the Libya...

Wreck drifting close to Libyan oil field
Mar 21, 2026

**Title: Drifting Wreck Poses Threat Near Libyan Oil Fields** In a concerning development, the 'Arctic Metagaz' has been swept out of the Strait of Sicily and is now situated precariously within the...

Cause of explosion remains a mystery
Mar 05, 2026

**Title: Investigation Ongoing into Mystery Explosion of the 'Arctic Metgas'** In a recent statement, Russia’s Ministry of Transportation condemned Ukraine, labeling the attack on the sanctioned gas...

LNG carrier sank after explosion due to suspected attack
Mar 05, 2026

**Title: LNG Carrier 'Arctic Metagaz' Sinks Following Suspected Attack in Mediterranean** On March 3, 2026, at approximately 4 a.m. local time, the LNG carrier 'Arctic Metagaz' experienced a catastro...

Russia's Arctic LNG shadow fleet operates undeterred by Middle East conflict
Mar 02, 2026

**Title: Russia's Arctic LNG Fleet Navigates Red Sea Amid Middle East Turmoil** As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, Russia's Arctic liquefied natural gas (LNG) shadow fleet continues its...

Russia for the first time conducted three simultaneous LNG STS transfers in Arctic waters
Feb 20, 2026

On Feb 19, Russia has for the first time conducted three simultaneous LNG ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in the Murmansk region, underscoring how Moscow is refining complex maritime logistics to keep Ar...

Sanctioned tankers carrying oil from sanctioned Russian LNG project
Oct 01, 2025

The LNG tanker 'Arctic Vostok' (IMO: 9216298), carrying a cargo from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project, has berthed at the Beihai terminal on Sep 30. If the tanker discharges its cargo, it woul...

Tanker had to reverse due to ice buildup
Sep 01, 2025

The 'Arctic Metagas', a tanker without ice protection, had to reversed its course and remained stopped near the edge of the sea ice on the Northern Sea Route. The vessel’s struggles highlighted the ch...

Sanctioned tankers permitted to sail Northern Sea Route
May 30, 2025

During the recent days of late May, 2025, at least a half-dozen sanctioned LNG carriers have received permits to sail Russia’s Northern Sea Route during the summer months. The vessels were including t...

Russian shadow tanker threatened by ice
Sep 10, 2024

The 'Everest Energy', operated by a recently establish India-registered enterprise, sails across Arctic waters as part of a shady Russian scheme established to bypass sanctions in Russia’s covert effo...

Russia’s LNG shadow fleet grinds to halt following suspension of flag
Sep 05, 2024

A week after the Republic of Palau temporarily suspended the flag of three LNG carriers, Russia’s shadow fleet has ground to a halt, for now. Palau’s International Ship Registry pulled the registratio...

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