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123/A, Miranda City Likaoli Prikano, Dope
+0989 7876 9865 9
+(090) 8765 86543 85
info@example.com
example.mail@hum.com
According to
the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the organisation has verified 46
attacks on international shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz since 28
February 2026, with 14 confirmed seafarer fatalities. There is grave concern about the recent
escalation of the conflict which puts the lives of our seafarers at risk,
compromises the safety of international shipping and restricts freedom of
navigation. Commercial ships and
their crews are civilian in nature and form the backbone of global trade. The
seafarers on board often have no say regarding which cargoes are transported or
the routes taken. Seafarers should
never be collateral damage, victims or instruments of political or military
pressure. Attacks on merchant ships constitute a direct challenge to the
fundamental principle of freedom of navigation which is essential to the global
economy and enshrined in international law. Acts of war, including enforcement
of blockades, should always be done in accordance with the Law of Armed
Conflict. This also includes using only the force necessary and taking all
feasible precautions to avoid or minimise civilian harm.
Rebuilding confidence in the safety of the Strait of
Hormuz will require not only an end to attacks, but also clear demonstrations
of restraint and adherence to international law by all parties.
BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS),
INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO therefore call on all parties involved to: Urgently
pay attention to the safety of seafarers and Immediately cease attacks on
commercial vessels;Exercise restraint and proportionality in all military
operations; Respect the rights to freedom of navigation enshrined in
international law; Work towards a de-escalation of tensions and restoration of
safe maritime transit; and for the safety of seafarers, we call on shipowners
to assess the developing situation carefully and place top priority on crew
safety when instructions are received from warring parties.
