Source: TradeWinds
“Malta has refused to allow entry to a German multipurpose ship carrying a cargo of explosives allegedly destined for Israel. The Portugal-flagged 8,000-dwt Kathrin (built 2010) left Vietnam’s Hai Phong port on 21 July. The United Nations’[s] special rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese, has been urging countries to refuse to allow the vessel to unload its cargo. While approaching Malta, the Kathrin asked to change its crew. Transport Malta has said it would not be allowed to enter its waters, however, Malta Today reported. But AIS tracking data showed the cargo vessel anchored off the island on Tuesday, having arrived on Monday. … All service requests by the ship have been rejected, Transport Malta said.” (10/08/24)