Intensive diplomatic efforts secured departure of Grimaldi vehicle carrier from Middle East Gulf
- Release of Grande Torino followed lengthy diplomatic negotiations led by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- Additional support came from talks in Rome between Grimaldi Group’s Emanuele Grimaldi and the Iranian ambassador to Italy
Vehicle carrier Grande Torino had been trapped in the Middle East Gulf, with 21 Italian and Filipino seafarers remaining on board, for more than 100 days
