The House of Representatives' Health Committee warns of a gas tanker off the coast of Zuwara

Benghazi, March 24, 2026 (LANA) – The Health and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives urged all relevant authorities to take immediate action to address the situation of the disabled gas tanker off the Libyan coast near the city of Zuwara, given the direct threat it poses to marine resources, the coastal ecosystem, and public health.

In a statement, the committee indicated that the tanker's continued presence in its current state increases the likelihood of it drifting or running aground, which could lead to a serious and unprecedented environmental disaster. The committee stressed the importance of urgent coordination among all relevant parties to ensure a swift response and containment of the situation, along with the immediate implementation of all necessary precautionary measures to prevent any damage.

The committee emphasized the need for transparency and for keeping the public informed of developments as they occur. It warned that any delay in addressing the crisis could exacerbate its repercussions and increase the scale of environmental and health losses, calling for decisive and swift action without any postponement.

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