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The tanker MT Caribbean Alliance (IMO 9359923), flying the Panamanian flag, was spotted sailing north off the eastern coast of Cuba bound for Matanzas, after having carried out operations at the port of Moa in the Holguín province, according to maritime tracking data (AIS).
The vessel, with an approximate capacity of 129,086 barrels and built in 2006, was traveling at a speed of 11 knots at the time of the record, noted on February 11.
The information was shared on the social network X by the user identified as Falcon (@FlconEYES), who monitors ship movements related to energy supply in Cuba.
According to the data visible in the AIS system, the vessel has a current draft of 5.6 meters compared to a maximum of 9 meters, suggesting that it is sailing in ballast, meaning without significant cargo, after unloading fuel in Moa following a stay in the port of Santiago de Cuba.
The recent history of the ship shows stops at strategic ports such as Cienfuegos, Mariel, and Matanzas, which are key storage and distribution hubs for hydrocarbons in the country. The Moa-Matanzas route supports the hypothesis that the vessel is redistributing fuel within the national territory.
The movement occurs amid a persistent energy crisis. Since December, there have been no reports of crude shipments from Venezuela, and the last cargo from Mexico is said to have arrived on January 9.
The scarcity has impacted public transport, economic activity, and air connectivity. Ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel has assured that the government is making efforts to ensure supply, in a context marked by financial constraints and challenges in securing stable fuel imports.
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