About 20,000 sailors are trapped in the Strait of Hormuz due to the closure of shipping

About 20,000 sailors are held hostage by the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has been closed due to the seizure of vessels.

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, reported that approximately 20,000 sailors find themselves in a difficult position on oil rigs and stationary vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This has occurred due to the effective cessation of traffic through this key maritime route.

A global crisis for world trade

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical part of the world's oil export supply, creating a serious crisis for global trade and maritime security. The situation negatively impacts vessels worldwide and affects the interests of maritime professionals from various countries.

• Shipping traffic is blocked in the Strait of Hormuz.
• About 20,000 sailors cannot leave their vessels.
• Threat to global oil trade.

IMO emphasizes the seriousness of the consequences for international maritime logistics. The situation is expected to require coordinated efforts to restore normal shipping operations.