The Sabratha offshore platform has dismissed reports circulating on social media about an alleged evacuation linked to a stranded Russian gas tanker near the Libyan coast. In an official statement, the platform confirmed that all staff remain on site and continue their work as usual, noting that no evacuation orders have been issued by the relevant authorities. It further described the circulating information as false, calling on the public to verify sources and avoid spreading misleading news that could cause unnecessary concern, particularly among workers’ families.

Source: Libya Observer March 23, 2026 18:29 UTC