The Greek Ministry of Shipping stated that a Greek-linked container ship was not seized by Iran and remains under the captain's control. This was reported by Ekathimerini, writes UNN.
Details
Earlier, Iranian state media claimed that two vessels – MSC Francesca and Epaminondas – were allegedly seized after incidents in the region.
According to the Greek side, the vessel Epaminondas, which is operated by Maersk and chartered by the Greek group Technomar, was not taken over by Iran. It remains stationary off the coast of Iran under the command of its captain.
Vessel shelling
According to the maritime security company Diaplous, the incident began when an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps patrol boat approached the vessel without warning and opened fire.
As a result of the shelling, the vessel's bridge sustained minor damage. There were no casualties, and the crew of 21 sailors, including citizens of Ukraine and the Philippines, were unharmed.
Technomar reported that the incident occurred approximately 20 nautical miles off the coast of Oman while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The company maintains constant contact with the crew.
Other incidents in the region
Other incidents are also reported. In particular, the Panamanian-flagged vessel Euphoria, based in the UAE, was damaged and ran aground off the coast of Iran.
Iranian media also claimed the seizure of the MSC Francesca vessel, but this information has not yet been confirmed.
According to the Greek ministry, 11 Greek-flagged vessels are currently operating in the Persian Gulf, with two more outside it. In total, 103 Greek-linked vessels are operating in the wider region.
Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them - media22.04.26, 15:53