Russian diplomats are working to replace the crew of the Unity vessel in India
Russian diplomats are interacting with Indian authorities on the issue of changing the crew of the arrested tanker Unity
Quick Look
- Russian diplomats are working with the Indian authorities on the issue of replacing the crew of the arrested ship Unity with sailors from the Russian Federation.
- Supplies have been replenished on board, and lawyers are settling legal issues in the Orissa court.
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Why It Matters
The tanker Unity with Russian sailors was arrested in India, local authorities refused permission to moor.
MOSCOW, October 3 - RIA Novosti. Russian diplomats are working with local authorities to replace the crew of the arrested Unity vessel with sailors from the Russian Federation in India, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told RIA Novosti.
“Russian diplomats are interacting with local port authorities on the issue of replacing the ship’s crew,” she said.
Zakharova emphasized that the diplomats “also maintain constant contact with the captain of Unity, the shipowner and the agency company.”
“Currently, the supplies of drinking water and food on board have been replenished. Lawyers are resolving legal issues with the judicial authorities of the state of Orissa,” emphasized the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
She added that the Orissa High Court is considering a complaint by the crew of the Unity tanker against the actions of local authorities who refused to issue a mooring permit, which in turn prevented repatriation.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Orissa High Court will hear the complaint of the Unity tanker crew
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- When will the Orissa High Court judgment take place?
- What are the reasons for the arrest of the Unity tanker?
