Maersk Tigris Released from Iranian Control

The containership Maersk Tigris has been launched at the moment from Iranian management in line with an announcement from Rickmers Group, the operators of the vessel. The ship and her 24 crew had been seized by the Iranians on the twenty eighth of April whereas crusing via the Strait of Hormuz en path to Jebel Ali.

This improvement comes following an Iranian court docket order from Bandar Abbas.

“The release follows a constructive dialogue with the Iranian authorities, including the Ports and Maritime Organization, and the provision of a letter of undertaking in relation to the underlying cargo case,” Maersk Line mentioned in its personal assertion. “We will continue our dialogue with the aim to fully resolve the cargo case.”

Rickmers says Maersk Tigris will proceed its scheduled voyage to Jebel Ali the place representatives of Rickmers Group and different related events will attend the crew and the vessel.