The IMO's 36th Extraordinary Council Session opened in London on March 18, 2026, focusing on de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, seafarer protection, and navigation safety amid attacks on merchant vessels.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 36th Extraordinary Council Session in London on March 18, 2026, voicing deep concern over attacks on merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz that have killed at least seven seafarers. Around 20,000 seafarers are stranded on approximately 3,200 vessels west of the chokepoint due to escalating tensions. The council is debating non-binding resolutions, including one for a safe maritime corridor to evacuate crews and ships from the Persian Gulf.
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