Iranian Tanker Master Sentenced to Seven Years for Pollution
The captain of Iranian tanker Arman 114 has been sentenced to seven years in prison for missing court dates related to an illicit ship-to-ship transfer in Indonesia. Iran’s “shadow fleet” often engages in unregulated oil transfers in Southeast Asia, leading to spills. Despite denying involvement, the captain was convicted of intentional water pollution. The vessel and cargo have been seized, with ownership in dispute.