British vessel transits strait where Iran seized tanker

A British warship closely shadowed the vessel but did not provide a direct escort.

A large British-flagged vessel has transited the Strait of Hormuz in the first such passage made by a British ship since Iran seized a UK-flagged tanker last week.
Maritime publication Lloyd's List identified the vessel as BW Elm and reported that British warship HMS Montrose closely shadowed the vessel but did not provide a direct escort. The Royal Navy could not immediately be reached for comment.
In a statement issued to AP, the ship's owner BW LPG declined to comment on specifics, but said the company "is grateful for the UK and international community for their naval presence" providing security to ships in the area.
 

• MENA