Iran’s Foreign Ministry has reported that it detained a UAE-registered vessel on Thursday, 20th Aug 2020 after it was found violating the Iranian waters.
Iranian Forces Board Tanker In International Waters, Reports US Officials
A Liberian-flagged product tanker, Wila, was boarded by Iranian forces in international waters, off Khor Fakkan Anchorage, 20 miles away from UAE on Wednesday, 12th Aug 2020, reported the US Central Command.
Tanker Ship Sought By U.S. Over Iran Sanctions Was “Hijacked”, Seafarers Group Says
A sanctioned oil tanker that recently left the UAE port on July 5, 2020, violating its ‘Prohibition to Sail’ notice has been hijacked, reported the seafarers’ organization Human rights at Sea.
Iran Signs Contract For Construction Of Country’s Largest Mineral Mechanized Terminal
“A contract will be signed with the private sector to build the country’s largest mineral mechanized terminal in Shahid Rajaee Port within the next few days.”, said the Deputy Director of Ports and economic Affairs of Ports and Maritime Organization.
Stella Maris: Seafarers’ Plight Must Not Be Forgotten; 50-Day Anniversary Of Stena Impero Seizure
Saturday 7th September marks 50 days since the crew of the Stena Impero were held against their will by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps. Media reports this week stated that 7 of the crew have been released; five Indians, one Latvian and one Russian.
Iran Releases 7 Crew Members Of Seized British Tanker ‘Stena Impero’
Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management can confirm that seven crew members of the Stena Impero have been released and are now traveling to a safe location where they will be reunited with their families.
Bushehr-Qatar’s First Freight/Passenger Ship Voyage Inaugrated
Bushehr Maritime Director General Announced Bushehr-Qatar’s First Freight/Passenger Ship voyage This Week.
USS Boxer Downs Iranian Drone In ‘Defensive Action’
Amphibious warship USS Boxer (LHD-4) took down an Iranian drone that U.S. officials say threatened the ship as it entered the Persian Gulf on Thursday.
India Ports Global Takes Over Interim Operation Of Chabahar Port, In Iran
IPGCFZ, an SPV of Indian Ports Global Ltd. in Iran has taken over interim operation of the Chabahar Port w.e.f. 24.12.2018. The details of the funds allocated, released and utilized for the purpose during the last two years.