Iran Press/Iran news: The IRGC naval forces have warned a Liberian-flagged and British-owned oil tanker, MV Mesdar, about various safety issues and have allowed the tanker to continue its course towards the Saudi port of Ras Tanura.
According to an Iran Press report, the oil tanker was seen to veer some distance off-course towards the Iranian coast.
The ship's owner Norbulk Shipping has said the crew have re-established contact and have been allowed to continue on their way to the port of Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia. The owner of the oil tanker has also confirmed that all the crew members are safe.
British oil tanker, Stena Impero has been impounded by the IRGC navy
Meanwhile, the IRGC naval forces issued a statement on Friday confirming that a British oil tanker, Stena Impero, has been impounded by the IRGC navy.
The statement added: "On Friday afternoon a British oil tanker, Stena Impero, was guided to the port of Bandar Abbas [in southern Iran] because it failed to observe international safety and pollution standards after a request was issued by the Ports and Maritime Organisation (PMO) of Iran.
The ship was guided to Bandar Abbas harbour where necessary checks are being carried out by Ports and Maritime Organisation (PMO) officials. The required investigations are being carried out.
There have also been suggestions that the 'Stena Impero' had been causing pollution by dumping oil residues in the Persian Gulf. 101/211
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