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Explosion sinks LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean

The LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz sank in the central Mediterranean after a powerful explosion and fire early on March 3. The incident occurred about 130–150 nautical miles north of Sirte and southeast of Valletta, as reported.

Dunkirk port blockade: Greenpeace halts Russian uranium cargo

Greenpeace activists blocked a uranium cargo vessel at the Port of Dunkirk on March 2, protesting France’s ongoing nuclear trade ties with Russia. French police detained four demonstrators after a four-hour standoff, and port operations later resumed.

Arctic maritime traffic sets 2025 record

Arctic shipping activity reached a new high in 2025, citing data from the Arctic Council’s PAME working group. A total of 1,812 unique vessels operated within the Polar Code area – a 40% increase compared with 2013, when systematic tracking began.