Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 26 October 2026 to question 35685 on Shipping: Russia, who is responsible for meeting the cost of detaining MV SMYRTOS at anchorage.

The owners of the MV SMYRTOS are responsible for the costs associated with maintaining the vessel at anchorage during its detention. These include the costs for the upkeep of the vessel and the welfare of the crew, including their pay and provisioning.