THE Iranian-flagged 2,188-TEU a Shamim is poised to leave the Turkish port of Haydarpasa, after being stranded there for three years due to US sanctions, reports Athens’ Safety4Sea. As Bloomberg reports, the vessel, which has been blacklisted by the United States, has been anchored in Istanbul since January 2021. The Shamim, subject to sanctions implemented in 2020 as part of measures targeting the Iranian economy, encountered hurdles in both repair efforts and attempts to sell the vessel....
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