What Crew Members Say About Trident-Hope

Recent allegations concerning the seizure of two Greek oil tankers, the Alexandra Minerva and Trident Hope, at Ras Lanuf have been firmly dismissed by their respective shipping companies. A representative from Minerva Marine, the owner of the Minerva Alexandra, labeled the reports as false. "It’s rubbish," the spokesperson stated to the Libya Herald, clarifying that the vessel never reached the port. Similarly, representatives from New Shipping, the owners of Trident Hope, echoed these sentiments by confirming the ship did not dock at the location either. Both tankers were reportedly en route to Ras Lanuf following the National Oil Corporation's (NOC) revocation of force majeure on July 2. According to MarineTraffic, the vessels were scheduled to arrive in Ras Lanuf on the day of the rumors; however, they made a U-turn upon learning that the local Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) rejected the NOC's claims, insisting that the terminal remained closed. Currently, the Minerva Alexandra is said to be positioned outside of Libya’s territorial waters and its exclusive economic zone, awaiting further instructions, as confirmed by Minerva Marine. "When we have assurances that the port is safe, she will go there. We simply will not take the risk going somewhere that is not allowed," the spokesperson emphasized. The Trident Hope is reported to have a similar status, remaining outside Libyan waters as confirmed by its owners.