IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said ships should avoid the Strait of Hormuz and reassess risks before operating in high-risk areas.
International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the IMO’s advice to avoid transiting the Strait of Hormuz and trading in the surrounding region remains unchanged. The statement followed reports of attacks on commercial vessels and worsening security conditions for crews.
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