The now Iranian-flagged tanker “Lana” is reportedly ready to get underway after more than months anchored off the extreme southern Evia island harbor town of Karystos.
The tanker, which is carrying crude oil loaded from Iran, was seized on the presumption that it belongs to the Russian bank Promsvyazbank, one of the credit institutions in that country that has been slapped with western sanctions.
According to reports by ot.gr, the vessel’s owner has paid arrears to tugboat companies that had previously provided services, thereby ending a legal obstacle for the vessel’s sailing from Greek waters.
A Greek coast guard officer, who remained unnamed, said only the submission of certificates proving its seaworthiness, which had expired, is pending.
When first seized, the vessel was called “Pegas” and was listed on the Russian registry.
After being renamed “Lana”, it hoisted the Iranian flag and was listed on that country’s registry.
At last glance on Monday evening, the Marine Traffic website still detected the vessel as anchored off Karystos.
Nineteen Russian merchant seamen comprise the crew of the tanker.
στο Google News και μάθετε πρώτοι όλες τις ειδήσειςLatest News
Athens Int’l Airport Wins Top Prize at Routes Europe Awards
The Routes business is focused entirely on aviation route development and the company's portfolio includes events, media and online businesses
IOBE: Income Gap Between Poor and Wealthy Greeks Widens
The findings in the analysis, entitled “Progressivity in Income Taxation in Greece, 2012-2021", paint a bleak picture for Greeks in the bottom half of the income bracket, warning that income inequality is growing
Study Finds 4 in 10 Greeks to Slash Easter Spending
This year, hit by persistent inflation, many Greeks will be dishing out less on food, drink and gifts for Orthodox Easter on May 5
ELSTAT: Overnight Stays in Greece Up in Feb.
The provisional monthly data revealed that arrivals at tourist accommodations amounted to 773,104 and overnight stays were 1,677,685
Electric Energy: Greece’s New Sustainable Export
Moreover, a surplus of generated electricity cannot be fully absorbed by domestic grids and this excess power finds eager buyers in the form of companies entering into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), willing to pay a premium for clean energy
IOBE Revises Greek GDP Growth Downward, to 2.1% For 2024
Annual inflation is expected to reach 3%, up from the previous forecast of 2.8%
Last Sections of 136km E65 Highway Inaugurated on Tues.
Athens to Karditsa drive time is expected to drop to two and a half hours (under normal conditions), and some three hours from Athens to Trikala
Reuters: Greece to Repay More Bailout Loans Ahead of Maturity in 2023
The country has relied solely on international markets for its borrowing needs since a third institutional bailout ended in 2018
Ag Min. Avgenakis: Greece-China Cooperation in Research, Education in Agri-Food Sector
Greek minister tours cutting-edge hydroponics and robotics facilities at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Beijing
Mini Holiday Season in Greece for Upcoming Orthodox Easter
Occupancy rates reach up to 90% domestically for accommodations open ahead of peak summer season
