March 13, 2026

Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz remains adrift in Mediterranean after being attacked by Ukrainian sea drone over a week ago

The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz (IMO: 9243148), which was hit by a Ukrainian drone on March 3, is drifting in the Mediterranean between Italy and Malta without a crew

Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz remains adrift in Mediterranean after being attacked by Ukrainian sea drone over a week ago

TL;DR

  • The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz was hit by a Ukrainian drone on March 3.
  • The vessel is currently drifting in the Mediterranean between Italy and Malta, without a crew.
  • Italian authorities are concerned about the unknown amount of liquefied gas on board and do not want the ship to dock in their ports.
  • The ship sustained a large hole above the waterline.
  • Malta's transport authority has warned other ships to maintain a distance of at least five nautical miles.
  • The attack was reportedly carried out by Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels launched from Libya.
  • All 30 crew members were evacuated safely.

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