Seafarers’ Charity Shows Concern For Seafarers As Second Tanker Seized In Gulf
Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), which is the Global seafarers’ charity is calling for seafarers rights to be respected as a second tanker has been seized.
It was reported by Iranian state TV that their forces had seized a second oil tanker in the Gulf that they alleged was smuggling fuel. The seven crew onboard have been detained.
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John Green, Director of Development for the charity said ‘We are hugely concerned for the welfare of the crew of this ship and also the crew of the Stena Impero who are still detained. The effects of this latest seizure will not only be on this crew but also on their wives and children.’
Recently the charity published in its magazine for seafarers guidance on what to do when facing criminal charges or an investigation by the authorities.
All over the world Stella Maris, which is Apostleship of the Sea, is the largest charity which provides welfare support to seafarers in over 330 ports around the world as well as supporting seafarers’ families. The charity is continuing to monitor the situation.
Reference: apostleshipofthesea.org.uk
