Our image here is of the mv Stena Impero seen here sailing from Bandar Abbas (Iran), en route to Dubai after being released by Iranian officials on 27 September.

Erik Hanell, President and CEO, Stena Bulk commented: ‘The Stena Impero has now left Iranian waters and is on route to Dubai. The Master has reported that all crew members are safe and in high spirits following release. Upon arrival, the crew will receive medical checks and de-briefing by the Company, following which arrangements have been made for them to return directly to their families in their respective countries.’