LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - The Swedish-based operator of
the British-flagged tanker seized last week by Iran said on
Tuesday it was still awaiting permission to visit the ship's 23
crew members.
"We continue to focus our efforts on supporting the families
of those affected in India, Russia, Latvia and the Philippines
and will continue to offer full support until all 23 crew
members are released and safely back with their families," it
said in a statement.
Stena Bulk added that all necessary notifications had been
made for the Stena Impero's transit of the Strait of Hormuz,
which it said was carried out in full compliance with all
international maritime regulations.
"We can confirm that we are not aware of, and nor is there
any evidence of a collision involving the Stena Impero," it
said.
On Saturday, Iran said the tanker was seized because it had
collided with a fishing boat.