Arsenio Dominguez stated that attacks on innocent seafarers or civilian shipping are never justified.

Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, has issued a statement regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. said "I am deeply concerned by reports of at least one fatality and several seafarers injured in attacks on merchant vessels. No attack on innocent seafarers or civilian shipping is ever justified. These crews are simply doing their jobs and must be protected from the effects of wider geopolitical tension

Freedom of navigation

Add : Freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international maritime law, and it must be respected by all Parties, with no exception.   He noted that we are monitoring the situation closely and urged all shipping companies to exercise maximum caution. Until conditions improve, vessels should avoid transiting the affected region, if possible.

Remain vigilant against disinformation

The  Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization IMO called on all stakeholders to remain vigilant against disinformation and to rely only on verified, authoritative sources when making navigational decisions Added My " thoughts are with the injured seafarers and their families. Their safety and welfare are our highest priority, and the IMO will continue working closely with Member States and partners to support safe navigation and to uphold the principle that civilian mariners must never be harmed."

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