Overview
- - Maltese authorities activated an emergency plan, saying the Arctic Metagaz could reach Malta’s western waters on Sunday night or Monday.
- - Official navigation notices identify the tanker’s location and instruct vessels to remain at least five nautical miles away.
- - Italy held a crisis meeting, positioned a navy tug and an anti‑pollution ship near the site, and offered support to Malta.
- - The 30 crew members were rescued after March 3 explosions north of Sirte; Russia alleges a Ukrainian marine‑drone attack, which Kyiv has not confirmed.
- - Libya’s initial report that the ship sank was contradicted by Malta; imagery shows a badly listing vessel, cargo quantities remain uncertain, and the ship has appeared on EU and US sanctions lists.