Persian Gulf Security Update

Following the recent incidents where two Greek-Flagged ships were seized by Iranian forces, the Combined Maritime Force (CMF) and the EU’s Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) have issued an Industry Releasable Threat Bulletin (IRTB) on the incident.

The full IRTB is attached below.

If you have any queries regarding this update, please get in touch with your usual Club contact.

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UK P&I

Date01/06/2022

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