Russian gas carrier adrift off Libya after tow fails

The Russian gas carrier vessel Arctic Metagaz is adrift off the coast of Libya after its towing cable snapped. The incident, which occurred on the evening of April 22, has returned the vessel to a 'Not Under Command' (NUC) status, indicating it is unable to maneuver. The vessel's current location and the identity of the towing vessel remain unclear. The situation poses a potential navigational hazard in the region.