Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Drifts in Mediterranean After Failed Tow

The Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, part of Moscow's so-called 'shadow fleet,' remains adrift in the Mediterranean more than a month after an explosion crippled the vessel. A recent attempt by Libyan crews to tow the ship has failed, leaving its fate uncertain. The ship had been operating under the radar, part of a clandestine network increasingly used to circumvent sanctions. This incident highlights the operational fragility of these 'shadow fleet' vessels, which play a key role in sustaini