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WorldPublished: 16 July 2026 at 02:38

Crews Stranded at Sea as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Grows, IMO Chief Says

Thousands of crew members on commercial ships are stranded due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, according to Arsenio Dominguez, head of the UN's International Maritime Organization.

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate, leaving thousands of crew members aboard commercial vessels stranded at sea. Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has provided an explanation of the situation. Dominguez highlighted the challenges faced by the stranded crews as the crisis deepens. The IMO is closely monitoring developments. The exact number of affected ships and crew remains unclear, but sources indicate it is in the thousands. The crisis in this strategic waterway has significant implications for global shipping and maritime safety. Dominguez's comments shed light on the severity of the current situation and the need for international cooperation to mitigate the impact on seafarers and trade.

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