UN Agency Says Moving Gulf Seafarers Remains Too Risky
International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stated that moving 20,000 stranded seafarers remains too dangerous without a final security agreement. While the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile, the agency continues to seek a safe maritime corridor for vessels stuck since February.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will delay the evacuation of 20,000 seafarers from the Gulf due to persistent security threats. This decision follows the deaths of 11 sailors since conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran began on February 28. The move reflects the continued disruption of a vital trade artery that typically handles 20% of global energy supplies.
### Root Causes Delay Maritime Corridor IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stated that no rescue operations will proceed without a final ceasefire or a complete agreement between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Discussions held in Oman have yet to produce a reliable framework for safe passage. Dominguez noted that the Strait of Hormuz frequently opens and closes within hours, making any movement too dangerous for crews.
