Persian Gulf Standoff: 1,500 Ships and 20,000 Seafarers Stranded

Speaking at the Maritime Conference of the Americas in Panama, Dominguez revealed that along with the ships, nearly 20,000 seafarers are also stuck, raising significant humanitarian and logistical concerns.

The IMO chief emphasized that this maritime crisis poses a severe threat to global trade and the safety of crews onboard. He highlighted the urgency of securing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for international energy and goods supply. Dominguez called for immediate global cooperation to resolve the situation and ensure the protection of seafarers who are caught in the middle of this regional instability.