The Transport Ministry described the attack as an act of international terrorism and maritime piracy..READ FULL; FROM THE SOURCE.
A Russian gas carrier was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian Transport Ministry reported.
TASS has gathered the key facts about the incident.
About the incident
– The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz was attacked on March 3 in the Mediterranean Sea.
– The incident occurred in close proximity to the territorial waters of the European Union member state of Malta.
– According to the Transport Ministry, the tanker was en route from the port of Murmansk carrying cargo documented in full compliance with international regulations.
– The attack was carried out from the Libyan coast using Ukrainian unmanned boats, the ministry said.
Legal assessment
– The Transport Ministry described the attack as an act of international terrorism and maritime piracy.
– The ministry called the incident a gross violation of the fundamental norms of international maritime law.
– Such actions, carried out with the connivance of the authorities of EU member states, must not remain without assessment by the international community, the ministry said.
Crew
– All crew members were rescued thanks to coordinated efforts by Maltese and Russian rescue services.
– There were 30 crew members on board, all Russian citizens.
About the tanker
– The gas carrier Arctic Metagaz was built in 2003, according to data from the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.
– The carrier is registered in the Port of Sochi.
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