The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has requested from the Gibraltar’s attorney general to detain the Iranian oil tanker that was seized by British Royal Marine Commando’s on 4 July.
The Grace 1 super tanker was due to be released, this has now been adjourned until 4pm local time since the US application.
A government spokesman said there will be no legal proceedings against the crew members.
The oil tanker was seized as it was suggested that the Grace 1 was breaching EU sanctions as it was heading to Syria with oil on board.
