Stena Bulk says it is “imperative” that they are granted access to the tanker Stena Impero following allegations by Iran of violating international rules and collision with a fishing vessel.
As tensions continue to ratchet up in the Straits of Hormuz Iran has released video of the Iranian flag flying from the seized British-flagged tanker Stena Impero.
The UK government is seeking to put together a European-led mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following the seizure by Iran of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero.
Stena Bulk has put in a formal request to visit the crew of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero held off Iran since it was seized on Friday, as the owners and managers continue to focus on the safe return of the crew.
The seizure of the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero by Iranian forces comes as another blow for the UK Ship Register (UKSR) which is already reeling from the impact of the uncertainty of Brexit.