🚢 Six Months of Heightened Risk and Uncertainty for Seafarers in Strait of Hormuz

• Overview: IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez calls for urgent international cooperation and practical solutions as maritime security threats persist in the Persian Gulf six months after conflict began on 28 February 2026. • Shipping & Human Impact: • At least 70 verified attacks on international shipping, resulting in 19 seafarer fatalities. • Up to 400 ships and approximately 6,000 seafarers remain unable to depart safely. • Global Supply Chain Risks: Disruption to transit passage threatens global trade, impairing vital supply chains for key commodities such as fuels and fertilizers, impacting communities and economies worldwide. • Policy & Response: The IMO Council resolution adopted in July reaffirms the right of transit passage through international straits, urging coordinated action across Member States and the UN system to restore unhindered navigation.