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IMO ready to evacuate 11,000 sailors stranded in Persian Gulf
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IMO ready to evacuate 11,000 sailors stranded in Persian Gulf

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is preparing to evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Persian Gulf.
  • The operation is a response to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
  • The IMO has secured assurances for safe passage and is coordinating with Iran, Oman, the US, and other regional partners.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is ready to undertake a large-scale operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Persian Gulf. This move comes amid the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, which has created a perilous situation for maritime personnel in the region.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez confirmed that the organization has received the necessary safety assurances and has verified the conditions for safe navigation to support this critical operation. The evacuation plan involves extensive cooperation with Iran, Oman, the United States, and other coastal nations bordering the Persian Gulf, as well as the broader maritime industry.

Dominguez stated, "We have obtained the necessary safety assurances and fully confirmed the conditions for safe navigation to support these operations." The specific details of the agreement and the timeline for the evacuation are expected to be released as the operation is finalized. The situation highlights the significant risks faced by seafarers in areas of geopolitical tension.

We have obtained the necessary safety assurances and fully confirmed the conditions for safe navigation to support these operations.

— Arsenio DominguezIMO Secretary-General, confirming the readiness and safety measures for the planned evacuation of stranded sailors.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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