![]() ![]() The recent seizures have put new pressure on the U.S., long the security guarantor for gulf Arab nations. Satellite images analyzed by the AP show those two vessels anchored off Bandar Abbas, Iran. Purported emails published online by Wikiran, a website that solicits leaked documents from Iran, suggest that cargo carried by the Niovi was sold to firms in China without permission. Treasury Department in August 2021 sanctioned the Oman Pride and others associated with the vessel over it being “involved in an international oil smuggling network” that supported the Quds Force, the expeditionary unit of the Revolutionary Guard that operates across the Mideast. While not carrying any cargo, data from S&P Global Market Intelligence seen by the AP showed the Niovi in July 2020 received oil from a ship known then as the Oman Pride. Meanwhile, Iran separately seized the Niovi, a Panama-flagged tanker, as it left a dry dock in Dubai bound for Fujairah on the United Arab Emirates’ eastern coast. While authorities have not acknowledged the Suez Rajan’s seizure, the vessel is now off the coast of Galveston, Texas, according to ship-tracking data analyzed by the AP. That ship carried Kuwaiti crude oil for energy firm Chevron Corp. private equity firm believed to have been carrying sanctioned Iranian crude oil off Singapore, probably prompted Tehran to recently take the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Advantage Sweet. The suspected American seizure of the Suez Rajan, a tanker linked to a U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in 2018. The episode comes after a series of other maritime incidents involving Iran after the U.S. Iran’s mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Iranian state media and the Revolutionary Guard did not immediately acknowledge the incident. The ship’s registered manager, Trust Bulkers of Athens, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The vessel resembled the one in the images released by the Navy. Its location also matched information about the incident given by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, a British military operation overseeing traffic in the region. Unlike much larger cruise ships, the sufficiently intimate size of our vessels allows a sailing experience close to shore - ensuring the most stunning and unrivalled views, as well as the convenience and pleasure of mooring in smaller, fascinating ports for inspirational guided tours as well as independent exploration.While the Navy did not identify the vessel involved, ship-tracking data from analyzed by the Associated Press showed the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Venture erratically changed course as it traveled through the strait at the time of the incident. ![]() The outstanding ship is proof that craftsmanship is very much alive: rich hardwoods, polished brass, wrought-iron fittings and marble are beautifully complemented by deep-pile carpets and sophisticated furnishings. Just as her predecessors did a century and a half ago, the Royal Clipper glides effortlessly through the waves but nowadays, the sails are unfurled using the latest technology, the hammocks have been replaced by sumptuous cabins and ‘hard tack’ by exquisite cuisine. Within this evocative tall ship awaits a luxurious world for those who seek a genuine sailing experience and wish to rediscover a maritime tradition without sacrificing creature comforts. Nothing beats the romance of being at sea on a tall ship, so join us aboard the magnificent SPV Royal Clipper, where ultimate relaxation and true pampering await you. Imagine this: gentle waves lapping rhythmically against a wind-driven hull, the scent of the salty sea spray on the refreshing breeze, taut sails towering majestically overhead, a pod of young dolphins dancing in the bow wave of the azure waters – all against a backdrop of breathtaking coastline. ![]()
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