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Greece appeals to Iran for captured tanker

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 01/16/2024 - 07:19

The Greek Foreign Ministry is making high-level contacts to secure the release of the Greek cadet captain who was one of 19 crew members aboard the Greek-owned tanker St Nikolas when it was seized by an Iranian army unit in the Red Sea last week.

According to reports, the Greek ambassador issued an official appeal to Tehran for the cadet captain's quick release.

Seized oil tanker St Nikolas’ managing company sends representative aboard

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 01/15/2024 - 19:39

A correspondent on-site in Iran visited the Greek-owned oil tanker St Nikolas, confirming the crew's safety, after the vessel was seized on Thursday by the Iranian navy, as was announced by its managing company, Greek-based Empire Navigations on Monday.