MSC Aries
seizure · 2024-04-13 · Strait Of Hormuz (gulf of oman)
- Date
- 2024-04-13
- Region
- Strait Of Hormuz
- Vessel
- MSC Aries
- IMO
- 9857537
- Flag
- PRT
- Vessel type
- container
- Incident type
- seizure
- Outcome
- released
- Casualties
- none
Summary
Iran's IRGC Navy boarded and seized the container ship MSC Aries by helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel is Portuguese-flagged, MSC-operated, and connected via ultimate ownership to Zodiac Maritime (Ofer family). Iran cited alleged violation of maritime regulations; the seizure came shortly after an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. 25 crew — mostly Indian nationals — were held on board and progressively released over subsequent months. The vessel was released in May 2024.
Source
Reporting organisation: IRIB (Iran)
https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/Pages/WhatsNew-Default.aspx
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