The Swedish- had, British- flagged vessel Stena Impero, which was taken by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, July 19, has actually lastly been devoid of apprehension as well as has actually left Iranian waters.
Erik Hanell, President as well as CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Stena Bulk, launched the complying with declaration previously today
The Stena Impero has actually currently left Iranian waters as well as gets on path to Dubai.
The Master has actually reported that all staff participants are secure as well as in high spirits complying with launch”.
Upon arrival, the staff will certainly obtain clinical checks as well as de-briefing by the business, complying with which plans have actually been produced them to return straight to their households in their particular nations.
Stena Bulk as well as Northern Marine Management wish to take this possibility to commend the staff for their professionalism and reliability in the handling of this tough as well as difficult scenario. Also, to their households that kept a caring as well as encouraging duty throughout. The value of their assistance can not be overemphasized.
The staff will certainly have a time period to be with their households complying with 10 weeks of detention on the vessel. Full assistance will certainly be supplied to the staff as well as households in the coming weeks to help with their recuperation.
We additionally desire to take this possibility to give thanks to all authorities that have actually aided over the previous 10 weeks in safeguarding the launch of the vessel. In certain we wish to identify the initiatives of the Swedish Foreign Ministry throughout this event as well as additionally the assistance from numerous U.K. Government divisions, collaborated by the Department for Transport’s maritime department.
In enhancement we are happy for the Consular brows through aboard from the consular offices of India, Russia, Latvia as well as the Philippines.”
Stena Bulk as well as Northern Marine Management will certainly not launch the names of the staff participants. We ask that you appreciate their personal privacy right now.
