IMO & Major Maritime Agencies Issue Advisory To Shipping Companies Amidst US-Iran War
Industry Stakeholders and IMO have issued guidelines after tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US-Iran war continues unabated. The maritime agencies expressed concern regarding the safety of seafarers and warned operators to tread with caution.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Shipowners’ Association (ESCA), and the Asian Shipowners’ Association stated that seafarer wellbeing is the topmost priority at the moment.
“All parties must take all necessary steps to safeguard the safety of seafarers who are simply going about their job and have found themselves, through no fault of their own, in a highly volatile situation,” the statement read.
IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, echoed the concern, saying: “I am deeply concerned by reports that several seafarers have been injured in attacks on merchant vessels.
No attack on innocent seafarers or civilian shipping is ever justified. These crews are simply doing their jobs and must be protected from the effects of wider geopolitical tensions.”
He emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation under international law and told companies to follow Best maritime practices and avoid the affected areas by rerouting vessels.
He also addressed industry stakeholders, asking them to be vigilant of misinformation or rumours and to depend on verified sources only when making critical decisions.
After the advisory, major companies like Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express (ONE), and Maersk announced precautionary measures for their respective fleets and maritime personnel, rerouted ships and suspended some services in the Middle East.
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