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The liquefied gas tanker Eugenia Gas (IMO 8813099), flying the Liberian flag and measuring 158 meters in length, has shown irregular navigation patterns in recent days in the Caribbean, including maneuvers off the coast of Jamaica and prolonged stays near the Moa area in eastern Cuba, according to maritime tracking data.
The last signal recorded by the vessel corresponds to February 12 at 11:29 UTC. It indicates that the ship is still navigating at a low speed (1 knot) and on a course of 285.5°, with no public record of a formal entry into port.
Moreover, this signal appears under the flag of Belize, which contrasts with previous records that indicate it was under the flag of Liberia, an inconsistency that raises questions about its administrative status or the configuration of its AIS identification.
The Eugenia declared Kingston, Jamaica, as its destination, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) on February 5 at 20:09. Images show the vessel in a holding pattern off Port Royal Bay on February 6. It is notable for its trajectory with sharp course changes and periods with no visible port history.
In the records consulted by CiberCuba on Vessel Finder, and those shared on the social network X by the account Falcon (@FlconEYES), it is noted that the ship is classified as an LPG Tanker, with a reported draft of 7.4 meters and an approximate capacity of 11,000 tons.
The tracking graphics indicate repetitive movements south of Kingston and a previous trajectory from the Moa area. There is also a noticeable absence of recent port call history, which complicates accurately reconstructing their most recent commercial operations.
The recent stay of the ship Eugenia in Cuba
After the United States confiscated a shipment of Venezuelan oil destined for Cuba in December, two vessels from Mexico arrived on the island with a total of 80,000 barrels of fuel to alleviate its deep energy crisis. They were the Ocean Mariner and the Eugenia Gas.
The two vessels, flying the flag of Liberia, departed from the Pajaritos complex of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) in southern Mexico. The Eugenia Gas circled the island along the northern coast heading toward the port of Moa in eastern Cuba.
At the end of January, the United States imposed tariffs on countries that trade oil with Cuba. After leaving Moa, the behavior of the vessel Eugenia Gas has begun to raise suspicions during its navigation through the Caribbean.
Movements amidst fuel shortages
The activity of the Eugenia Gas is taking place at a critical moment for Cuba. The island has not received shipments of crude oil from Venezuela since December, and the last shipment from Mexico arrived on January 9.
The scarcity has caused a partial halt to public transportation, a reduction in working hours in the state sector, and the suspension of flights from airlines in Canada and Russia due to a lack of fuel. The effects extend to various sectors of the national economy.
The ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel recently stated that the government "has not given up on receiving fuel" and that active efforts were ongoing to ensure supplies.
In this context, the presence of a tanker that has operated in Cuban waters and is now situated off the coast of Jamaica raises questions about potential supply or transfer operations at sea, although there are currently no official confirmations regarding its final destination or any possible cargo transfers.
The evolution of its path in the coming days will be crucial in determining the purpose of its presence in the area.
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