The multi-national flotilla polarized by Greta Thunberg bound for Gaza has spent a week stalled in Tunisian ports, facing a series of logistical challenges and alleged security incidents. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver aid, has been unable to proceed with its journey, with reports of mechanical issues and unconfirmed drone attacks on some of its vessels.
The flotilla, consisting of at least 20 boats that departed from Spain, arrived in Tunisia on September 7. After initially docking at the Sidi Bou Said marina, a number of vessels relocated to the northern Tunisian port of Bizerte, reportedly to seek more favorable weather conditions. However, open-source vessel tracking sites show that several ships from the convoy remain tied up at the Bizerte marina.
On Septeber 11, a number of vessels in the flotilla left Sidi Bou Said and headed north toward the Tunisian marina at Bizerte. The reason would be to avoid high winds off the coast, according to reports. The flotilla spend September 12 and 13 in Bizerte, leaving the marina at some point in September 13. Since the information was not confirmed, Vessel Finder shows that six of the vessels that are known to be part of the 20 that reached Tunisia are still tied up at the Bizerte marina main pier.
