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Greek Shipowner Seeks US Help With Tanker Seized by Iran
The Greek shipowner of the St. Nikolas oil tanker seized by Iran on Thursday said it is seeking any help from the US government in regaining control of its vessel in a US court filing, Reuters reports.
“While defendants hope...
Greek News
Iran Seizes Greek Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
Iran claims it has seized Greek-owned oil tanker St. Nikolas off the coast of Oman, sparking fears that the Islamic republic may increase attacks on ships in the Middle East's waterways.
According to The Financial Times, Tasnim News Agency, which...
Greek News
Greek-managed Tanker Seized by Iran at Straight of Hormuz
A Greek-managed tanker was seized by Iran on Wednesday the US Navy announced and provided a dramatic photo of fast-attack crafts chasing the vessel.
The Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet of the U.S. Navy said the Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi was seized...
Greece
Four Dead After Greek Tanker Collides with Turkish Fishing Boat
At least four Turkish fishermen were reported killed after a Greek tanker collided with their boat about 15km (9 miles) off the coast of Turkey’s Adana province on Wednesday.
According to Turkish media reports, the fishing boat "Polatbey" was lying...
Crime
British Special Forces Arrest Hijackers of Greek-Owned Tanker
Seven suspects were detained late on Sunday after a suspected hijacking involving stowaways on a Greek-owned tanker near the Isle of Wight off the English southern coast.
According to the BBC, UK special forces completed the operation in a swift...
Africa
Pirates Kidnap Crew of Greek Ship Off the Coast of Nigeria
Pirates have kidnapped the nineteen crew members of a crude oil tanker off Nigeria, according to an official from the ship's Greek operator.
According to Greek shipping company "Navios Tankers Management," eighteen of the kidnapped men are Indian nationals and...
Greece
Greek Tanker Suspected of Fuel Smuggling Seized in Libya
A Greek-owned tanker has been seized and its crew arrested in Libya on suspicion they planned to smuggle oil out of the North African country.
"The naval forces seized a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the territorial waters without permissions from...
Greek News
Greek Tanker is the First to Pass Through the Expanded Panama Canal! (video)
The Greek tanker, Aegean Unity, of Arcadia Ship Management was the first tanker to pass through the newly expanded Panama Canal on August 18th.
The tanker was awarded with an honorary plaque commemorating the occasion that saw the first...
Africa
Greek Tanker Hostages Taken off Nigeria Released
The two Greek and one Pakistani hostages kidnapped on board the “Kalamos” tanker off the coasts of Nigeria on February 4 have finally been released by their captors and will soon be reunited with their loved ones, the ship-owning...
Africa
Pirates Kill Greek Ship’s Chief Mate off Nigeria
Greek-owned tanker ship "Kalamos," flying the Maltese flag, was attacked by pirates off the coasts of Nigeria and Cameroon.
The pirates killed a Greek chief mate and abducted three crew members, two Greeks among them.
The Maltese-flagged tanker was traveling from...