PMO News Portal - at Day of the Seafarer ceremony, Ali Akbar
Safaei stated that Iranian seafarers have continued their activities with
courage and bravery in recent years, despite numerous sanctions and dangers. “the
country needs 5,000 officers in the shipping sector”, Safaei highlighted “Action
such as development of the education sector must be taken to address this need”
Referring to the seizure of the Iranian tanker by Greece, PMO’s
Managing Director said: The Iranian ship seized by Greece authorities is now
released and heading to a foreign ship to load its oil cargo.
Safaei also pointed to the increased number of
piracy in recent years and stated that the country's navy is actively
monitoring the waters and provides security for all domestic and foreign
vessels.