Greek Operator Thanks UK for Storming Tanker After Stowaways Threatened Crew

Liberia-flagged oil tanker Nave Andromeda is seen at Southampton Docks, following a security incident aboard the ship the night before off the coast of Isle of Wight, in Southampton, Britain, on Oct. 26, 2020. Henry Nicholls/Reuters

The Greek operator of an oil tanker stormed by British forces on Sunday has expressed gratitude to the UK authorities for their handling of the incident.

British military personnel seized control of the tanker near the Isle of Wight on Sunday evening and detained seven stowaways on board, who had reportedly become threatening.