'To say that these are sensitive waters is an understatement. The safety of these waters is vital to international commerce.' barbarastarrcnn reports that US officials say a British tanker in the Persian Gulf has been seized by Iran.
The owner and ship manager for the Stena Impero — the tanker two US defense officials said Iran has seized — released a statement Friday.Here's the full statement:
Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management can confirm that at approximately 1600 BST on 19th July UK registered vessel Stena Impero was approached by unidentified small crafts and a helicopter during transit of the Strait of Hormuz while the vessel was in international waters.There are 23 seafarers aboard. 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 1600 Today, 19th July 2019.
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