A Greek-owned tanker 39,400-dwt M/T Arion (built 2006) was en route to Italy’s Augusta last Friday when it was called to rescue 167 men, women and children.No emergency medical assistance was necessary and the refugees were provided with food and water by the ship’s 22 crew.They were safely disembarked in Augusta one day later.
The vessel is owned by Tsakos Energy Navigation.