Arsenio Dominguez
Coverage of Arsenio Dominguez in the Nexus archive.
- UN says 115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers evacuated from Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday
The UN reported that 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers were evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) suspended evacuation efforts following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, with Arsenio Dominguez, IMO secretary-general, confirming the update.
- UN suspends Hormuz evacuation mission after reported ship attack
The UN's International Maritime Organisation suspended its Strait of Hormuz evacuation mission following a reported attack on a cargo vessel near Oman. The IMO cited the need to ensure safety guarantees for ships in the area after Tehran warned against using unauthorized routes.
- Hormuz evacuation effort on hold after new ship attack
The International Maritime Organization paused an evacuation effort for ships in the Persian Gulf after a vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a recent ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. The attack, attributed to Iran, caused damage to a ship's bridge without casualties and disrupted increased shipping activity following the agreement. The IMO cited the need to reconfirm safety guarantees for ships in the region.
- IMO suspends Hormuz evacuation plan after vessel hit near Oman
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) suspended its evacuation plan for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after a ship was attacked near Oman's coastal waters. The IMO confirmed the pause to reassess safety guarantees for ships in the region, though some vessels had already been evacuated under the plan.
- UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused an evacuation effort for stranded ships and seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. The attacked vessel was not part of the IMO's evacuation framework, according to IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.
- UN shipping agency announces evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf
The UN shipping agency has begun evacuating 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, collaborating with Iran, Oman, the US, and industry. The operation, led by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, includes necessary security guarantees after months of delays.
- U.N. warns of humanitarian crisis for seafarers stranded near Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations warns of a humanitarian crisis involving roughly 20,000 maritime workers in the Persian Gulf due to the U.S. war with Iran. The International Maritime Organization is involved in discussing the issue. This crisis affects a large number of seafarers.