Iranian Oil Tanker

Saudi Arabia denies its ship has been hit in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – A Saudi maritime shipping company denied on Tuesday US reports that one of its ships was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi group in the Red Sea.

Despite Tehran warnings;

US starts unloading Iran's seized oil in Texas: Report

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – An oil tanker carrying sanctioned Iranian crude oil reportedly began offloading its cargo near Texas late Saturday, tracking data showed.

US inability to sell Iran's seized oil angers congressmen

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – US lawmakers from both political parties have urged President Joe Biden and members of his administration to resolve a months-long delay in the transfer of a cargo of oil from a seized Iranian tanker off Texas.

Iran welcomes completion of removal of oil from decaying ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman welcomed the completion of the oil transfer from the decaying vessel FSO Safer in Red Sea waters off the Yemeni coast.

Report says;

No one buying Iranian oil ‘stuck off’ US coast

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – A cargo of Iranian oil remains stranded off the US coast because no one buys it despite the fact that the US has authorized its unloading to ensure that buyers would not face penalties because it is from a sanctioned country.

Iran min. denies ownership of oil cargo seized in Indonesia

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian oil ministry announced that the cargo of the oil tanker that was seized by the Indonesian coast guard recently does not belong to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Indonesia claims seized an Iranian-flagged oil tanker

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Indonesia’s coast guard claimed on Tuesday it has seized an Iranian-flagged supertanker suspected of involvement in the illegal transshipment of crude oil.

Iran says has court order to seize US tanker for collision

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s maritime authority says it is seeking to confiscate a tanker owned by US energy company Chevron that hurt an Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf on July 5 before illegally rerouting to the territorial waters of Oman.

Iran oil tanker retaken in IRGC, Intel Ministry joint op.

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – An Iranian oil tanker, which was illegally seized by a foreign company five years ago, has been retaken in a joint operation by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy and Iran’s Intelligence Ministry.

Iranian vessels to sail in intl. waters under Iran flag: PMO

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has dismissed as insignificant a move by Panama to cancel registry of dozens of vessels allegedly linked to Iran.

Iranian oil tanker reportedly arrives in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Media sources on Tuesday reported that an Iranian tanker carrying about 2 million barrels of ultra-light oil arrived this week in Venezuelan waters.

Iran oil cargo previously seized by US unloads in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – An Iranian-flagged tanker on Friday delivered an oil shipment to Syria which the United States had previously confiscated around Greece, a ship tracker said.

FM statement:

Ship carrying Iranian oil left Greek waters after 6 months

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on Wednesday evening announced that the ship carrying Iran’s oil cargo left the Greek water for its predetermined destination a few hours ago after six months.

Venezuela receives third oil tanker built by Iran: Maduro

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – President Nicolas Maduro says Venezuela has received an advanced oil tanker from Iran as part of a bilateral contract amid increasing cooperation between Tehran and Caracas in various fields.

Sources claim;

Crews of Greek oil tankers seized in Iran released

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Some sources have confirmed the release of the crews of the Greek oil tankers seized in Iran after the trip of a Greek delegation to Tehran.

Iran tanker to return after failed US attempt to steal cargo

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy in Greece says an Iranian oil tanker is to head back to the country soon, after a failed attempt by the United States to steal its cargo in line with Washington’s sanctions against the country.

Iranian tanker to retrieve oil cargo confiscated by US

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – An Iranian-flagged tanker anchored off Piraeus port is expected this week to retrieve part of its cargo which was confiscated by the US and sail back to Iran, following a Greek top court ruling.

3rd Iranian ship carrying fuel docks in Syria's Banias port

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Simultaneously with the presence of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Syria, media sources reported the arrival of a new oil tanker of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the port of "Banias" in northern Syria.

Iranian-flagged tanker in Greece tugged to Piraeus Port

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – An Iranian-flagged tanker seized by Greece in April, part of whose cargo was confiscated by the United States, was being towed to the port of Piraeus on Saturday, media have quoted the Greek coast guard officials as saying.

Two Iranian oil tankers dock at Syrian shores

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – A Syrian newspaper reported on Tuesday that two Iranian oil tankers docked at the Syrian waters on Monday after agreements reached between Iran and Syria during the Syrian president’s recent trip to Tehran.

Report:

Tanker carrying Iranian crude arrives in Venezuelan watres

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – An Iran-flagged tanker carrying about 1 million barrels of crude from the Middle Eastern country reportedly arrived in Venezuelan waters over the weekend.

Iran hands over its second homegrown oil tanker to Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The second Iranian-built oil tanker was handed over to Venezuela on Saturday in the presence of the presidents of Iran and Venezuela.

Greek courts backtrack on seizure of Iranian oil cargo

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – A Greek court ruled on Wednesday a cargo of Iranian oil seized and removed from an Iranian-flagged vessel last month must be returned to its owners.

Iran PMO issues statement on situation of Greek tankers

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Issuing a statement on Sunday, the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran (PMO) issued a statement over the latest situation of two Greek tankers seized in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

France calls on Iran to release two seized Greek tankers

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – French Foreign Ministry has called on authorities of the Islamic Republic to release the two seized Greek tankers in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

Iran PMO calls on Greek govt. to abide by intl. maritime laws

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) –Reacting to blocking Iranian vessel from sailing by Greece, Iran's Ports and Shipping Organization (PMO) in a statement said that the action is considered 'an act of piracy', calling for abidance by intl regulations.

US seizes Iranian crude from Russian tanker: report     

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Russian oil tanker took a new turn on Wednesday as the US Department of Justice seized the oil aboard the vessel and according to reports is in the process of transferring the oil to the United States on a chartered tanker.

Tanker arrives in Venezuela to discharge Iran's crude: Report

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – A tanker carrying about 1m barrels of Iranian heavy crude arrived in recent days in Venezuelan waters for delivery to the country's largest refinery, according to a shipping report and vessel tracking data.

Iran’s oil export increased despite tough sanctions: Owji

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iranian oil minister says that without waiting for reaching an agreement in Vienna talks, Iran’s oil export in the current Iranian year has increased despite tough sanctions.