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Maritime Watchdog to Start Evacuating Stranded Seafarers From Middle East

Maritime Watchdog to Start Evacuating Stranded Seafarers From Middle East
Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 23 June 2026, 15:21 UTC By Jack Wittels 1 min read
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Maritime Watchdog to Start Evacuating Stranded Seafarers From Middle East The International Maritime Organization said it will begin to implement an evacuation plan for more than 11,000 seafarers still stranded in the Middle East after the US and Iran agreed to an interim peace deal. The agency, which is the world’s maritime watchdog, said it has secured the necessary safety guarantees to support such an operation.

Maritime Watchdog to Start Evacuating Stranded Seafarers From Middle East The International Maritime Organization said it will begin to implement an evacuation plan for more than 11,000 seafarers still stranded in the Middle East after the US and Iran agreed to an interim peace deal. The agency, which is the world’s maritime watchdog, said it has secured the necessary safety guarantees to support such an operation. The IMO has long been working on a plan to evacuate crew stuck on board ships.
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