An Italian tug and anti-pollution vessel are monitoring a Russian tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, that is adrift but has been pushed away from the Pelagie Islands by currents, alleviating concerns for Lampedusa and Linosa.
The Italian authorities are on high alert due to a Russian tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, that is adrift and poses a potential disaster risk. Amidst the ongoing monitoring efforts by an Italian tugboat and an anti-pollution vessel, the situation has seen a temporary reprieve. Over the past 24 hours, ocean currents have shifted the tanker in a direction away from the vulnerable Pelagie Islands, which has eased immediate fears for local communities, particularly on Lampedusa and the smaller island of Linosa.
