"All the efforts of Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management are aimed at ensuring the safe and safe return of our team and supporting the crew members of the family at this difficult time," RIA News quoted the head of Stena Bulk Eric Hanell.

According to Hanell, local representatives of companies in Latvia, Finland and Russia are in constant contact with the families of crew members.

He also added that shipowners submitted an official request to the Iranian authorities to visit the sailors.

“The request has been received, we are awaiting an official response,” the statement said.

Iranian officials said earlier that the crew members of Stena Impero are healthy and safe.