An attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz has prompted Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to warn that seafarers must not become targets of escalating regional tensions.
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On 6 March, at least four seafarers were reportedly killed and three severely injured during an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Commenting on the attack, Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), said: “My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected, as well as the global maritime community mourning these losses. Around 20,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, on board ships under heightened risk and considerable mental strain. This is unacceptable and unsustainable. All parties and stakeholders have an obligation to take necessary measures to ensure the protection of seafarers, including their rights and well-being, and the freedom of navigation, in accordance with international law.”