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Libya abandons Arctic Metagaz LNG tanker salvage near Malta SAR boundary

Libyan authorities have ceased salvage operations on the distressed LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, towing it offshore and positioning it near the edge of Malta's search and rescue zone. The decision to abandon the effort and leave the vessel adrift suggests either operational constraints, resource limitations, or deliberate jurisdictional maneuvering. The situation creates potential environmental and maritime safety risks in a strategically sensitive Mediterranean corridor.