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Aerial of Arctic Metagas on fire, 3 March 2026. Smoke from the after end; overlay in frame. Does not identify an attacker.

Security14 Aug 2026East Med

Arctic Metagas: fire in the central Mediterranean

On 3 March 2026 the Russian-flagged LNG carrier Arctic Metagas suffered explosions and fire. About 30 crew left the ship and were found safe. She did not sink. Who caused the explosions is not established.

Security14 Aug 2026East Med · Red Sea
Damietta: drone fire on Energos Winter, FSRU still offline
Egyptian authorities confirmed a drone started a fire on two gas ships at Damietta. Energos Winter took the main hit. The import unit is still out. Who launched the drone is not identified.
Security2 Aug 2026East Med
JMIC 079 records the Damietta event outside the VRA
The joint advisory treats the Eastern Mediterranean strike as a kinetic risk note. It is not a standalone UKMTO warning PDF for Damietta.

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Arctic Metagas: fire in the central Mediterranean

Damietta: drone fire on Energos Winter, FSRU still offline

JMIC 079 records the Damietta event outside the VRA