IMO urges immediate de-escalation after renewed attacks on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz

IMO urges immediate de-escalation after renewed attacks on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz
IMO urges immediate de-escalation after renewed attacks on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz - IMO has condemned fresh attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that thousands of seafarers remain at risk. (Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/REUTERS via DW)
IMO has condemned fresh attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that thousands of seafarers remain at risk. (Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/REUTERS via DW)

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The IMO says renewed attacks on commercial vessels have intensified the danger facing crews, with nearly 6,000 seafarers still stranded in the Persian Gulf amid escalating regional tensions.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has condemned a renewed wave of attacks targeting commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning that innocent seafarers are bearing the brunt of escalating geopolitical tensions.
Speaking on Wednesday, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the attacks, driven by the ongoing geopolitical situation, are having a devastating impact on seafarers who have no involvement in the conflict.
"I regret that once again I am compelled to speak out following attacks on commercial ships and innocent seafarers, due to geopolitical circumstances beyond their control.

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I condemn the attacks over the past two days against several ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz."
He said the reckless attacks have once again placed innocent seafarers in grave danger, stressing that no one should have to risk their life simply for doing their job.
Dominguez noted that the situation in the region remains volatile, adding that the attacks have deepened the fear, uncertainty and psychological strain already being endured by nearly 6,000 seafarers stranded aboard vessels unable to leave the Persian Gulf safely.

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He called on all states concerned to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate the situation without delay, and facilitate the safe departure of ships that have remained trapped in the Gulf since the crisis began.
"As long as the safety and security of crews cannot be assured, I urge flag States, shipowners, operators and all relevant authorities to avoid exposing seafarers to unnecessary danger by transiting the Strait.
The safety of seafarers must remain our foremost priority," he urged.

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