IMO Secretary-General condemns new attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary-General calls for maximum restraint and de-escalation
Hundreds of ships with around 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement:
"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.
I condemn the attacks over the past two days against several ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
These reckless attacks have again placed innocent seafarers in grave danger. No seafarer should have to risk their life simply for doing their job.
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.
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