The British flagged ‘Stena Impero’ tanker has been seized by Iran.
The vessel had taken a very sudden turn into Iranian waters despite her original destination being Saudi Arabia, according to data relayed by maritime tracking services.
It is understood that the company, Stena Bulk, have confirmed that there are 23 personnel on the ship and that the ship was approached by “unidentified small crafts and a helicopter”.
The company said in a statement:
“There have been no reported injuries and their safety is of primary concern to both owners and managers. Northern Marine Management has not been able to establish contact directly with the vessel since it was notified of the incident at approximately 16.00 today, 19th July 2019.”
The British Government’s emergency committee, COBRA, is meeting to discuss the incident.
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https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-flagged-tanker-appears-to-have-been-seized-by-iran/
The vessel had taken a very sudden turn into Iranian waters despite her original destination being Saudi Arabia, according to data relayed by maritime tracking services.
It is understood that the company, Stena Bulk, have confirmed that there are 23 personnel on the ship and that the ship was approached by “unidentified small crafts and a helicopter”.
The company said in a statement:
“There have been no reported injuries and their safety is of primary concern to both owners and managers. Northern Marine Management has not been able to establish contact directly with the vessel since it was notified of the incident at approximately 16.00 today, 19th July 2019.”
The British Government’s emergency committee, COBRA, is meeting to discuss the incident.
[...]
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-flagged-tanker-appears-to-have-been-seized-by-iran/
