IMO, Oman announce plan to evacuate ships, 11,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf

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IMO, Oman announce plan to evacuate ships, 11,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf

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The International Maritime Organization and Oman have announced a plan to evacuate ships and 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf amid ongoing regional tensions. The operation is coordinated with the U.S., Oman, and other coastal states to ensure safe navigation and security.

IMO says it has secured necessary safety guarantees, verified the conditions for safe navigation; operation involves cooperation with U.S., Oman, other coastal States in the region

World Security Politics Energy Shipping IMO Oman Persian Gulf seafarers evacuation maritime safety regional cooperation

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