Thousands of Seafarers Stranded Amid Iran-US Tensions, Warns International Maritime Organization

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations has sounded an alarm, reporting that an estimated 6,000 seafarers aboard up to 400 vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf. These maritime professionals are unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. The information was published by the Mehr News Agency, citing Al Jazeera.

Arsenio Domínguez, Secretary-General of the IMO, stated in a declaration that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz “remains unresolved.” He emphasized that thousands of seafarers are continuing their lives and work under conditions of high risk and uncertainty.

Domínguez further elaborated that the repercussions of this crisis are “extensive and serious, both in the short and long term.” He pointed out that disruptions to vital supply chains for fuel, fertilizers, and other commodities are impacting communities and economies worldwide.