On Day of the Seafarer, IMO pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuations
The Day of the Seafarer is observed globally on June 25 each year, providing an opportunity to recognize the essential role of seafarers in global trade and the risks they bear in
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IMO unveils long-awaited Hormuz evacuation plan
Around 11,000 seafarers are to be evacuated from the Strait of Hormuz region under an evacuation plan developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and that will be carried in close cooperation