The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) condemns utterly the seizure of the MSC Aries earlier today by Iranian forces. The welfare of the 25 innocent seafarers that are now being held hostage are the highest priority and ICS calls for the immediate release of the seafarers and the ship. Please find attached copy of the ICS full statement in this regards.

ICS statement on the seizure of containership MSC Aries