He cites international law and demands that his compatriots receive assistance.
The Seamen's Church in Malmö delivered food to the crew during the first week after the ship was boarded by Swedish police and the coast guard.
The Swedish Transport Agency has found serious safety deficiencies on board and the ship's captain has been arrested.
The tanker Sea Owl I is also being held by Swedish authorities near Caffa. The Russian captain of this vessel has also been arrested on suspicion of gross use of false documents. Both vessels are suspected of having sailed under a false flag.
