International Maritime Organisation

The UN urges a sustained opening of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for all parties to honor agreements and prioritize regional stability and seafarer wellbeing. Iran's attack on a vessel in the strait has paused an evacuation mission for over 11,000 stranded seafarers.

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.

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.

A Singapore-flagged cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, causing bridge damage. The UKMTO reported the incident, and the UN's International Maritime Organisation is aiding ships stranded in the Gulf due to the ongoing Iran war.

The International Maritime Organisation has initiated a new scheme to evacuate around 11,000 commercial sailors stuck in the Gulf. The operation faces challenges due to uncleared mines and a bottleneck, expected to take weeks. Global oil prices have fallen to their lowest level since the war began.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) plans to evacuate thousands of stranded seafarers in the Persian Gulf as shipping activity is restored following the U.S.-Iran peace agreement and reopening of regional sea lanes.

Oman has opened temporary shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz without imposing tolls, in coordination with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), to facilitate safe vessel passage after Iran effectively closed the strait. The existing Traffic Separation Scheme is deemed unsafe, and ships are directed to use north and south temporary routes under a phased IMO plan.

Oman announced a temporary maritime corridor to bypass the Hormuz blockade, coordinated with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Vessels must coordinate with IMO and Omani authorities to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

The International Maritime Organisation chief warned against allowing Iran to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, urging the global community to reject such measures. The statement comes amid concerns over maritime security and trade in the strategic waterway.