IMO Secretary-General calls on States to enforce maritime rules in the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary-General urges concrete measures to ensure compliance with international maritime regulations
IMO has verified more than 130 attacks on internationally-trading commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since 28 February 2026. At least 25 seafarers have lost their lives, with others missing or injured.
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has called for stronger action from IMO Member States to enforce maritime safety and security regulations in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Amid continued attacks against commercial ships in the area, Secretary-General Dominguez stated:
“IMO’s technical and operational regulations are there to protect seafarers, ships and the marine environment. They must be respected and enforced effectively.
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