International Maritime Organization announces evacuation plan in Strait of Hormuz
The International Maritime Organization announced an evacuation plan for over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the region, saying it has secured the "necessary safety guarantees and have thoroughly verified the conditions for safe navigation to support these operations."
"This large-scale operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal States in the region, the United States and the maritime industry," IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said in a statement.
"After months of hardship and distress for thousands of innocent seafarers, and negative impact for the whole world, I welcome with deep satisfaction the peace agreement concluded between the United States and Iran, marking a decisive step towards restoring maritime security and bringing to an end the unacceptable attacks against civilian shipping," Dominguez said.






