Latest Updates on the Russian Tanker “Arctic MetaGaz” 2026-03-26
* The marine tug “Mirdif,” commissioned by the Mellitah Company (an affiliate of the National Oil Corporation), is continuing the towing operation toward the specific location designated by the Ports and Maritime Transport Authority.
* The distance covered reached approximately 43 nautical miles from the starting point, with an actual speed of 2.9 knots. According to the latest update, the closest distance to land is 35.5 nautical miles.
* The tug (Misrata), belonging to the Misrata Free Zone Administration, has arrived to escort the tanker, secure it, and intervene in case of emergencies.
* The Coast Guard and Port Security are fully escorting the towing process, supervising the security of the tanker and the tugs, and ensuring navigational traffic while removing all obstacles to guarantee the safety of the journey.
* The path of the tanker and the tugs is being monitored around the clock through the operations rooms of the Ports and Maritime Transport Authority and the joint operations room at the Search and Rescue Center to ensure maritime safety and confront any emergencies.
* The National Oil Corporation has commissioned a specialized team in the field of gas emission measurement, which is currently carrying out its work on-site.
* No oil leaks from the tanker have been detected along its path so far.
National Oil Corporation