InterManager has raised serious concerns about the worsening security situation affecting commercial shipping in the Middle East Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Following recent attacks on merchant vessels, the organization urges ship managers and operators to exercise extreme caution and reassess the necessity of transiting this critical waterway.
InterManager has voiced deep concern over rising tensions affecting merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Sebastian von Hardenberg stressed the importance of prioritizing seafarers’ safety, urging authorities to provide clear guidance for safe vessel passage. He emphasized the need to protect maritime trade and the livelihoods of those at sea.
Intermanager is calling for an end to the criminalization of seafarers as the Day of the Seafarer approaches on June 25th. Captain Kuba Szymanski emphasizes that no one should face charges without substantial evidence, highlighting the urgent need for legal protections and safer working environments in the maritime industry.
The maritime industry is witnessing a troubling rise in the criminalization of seafarers, especially senior officers and ship captains. InterManager is leading a campaign to address this issue and advocate for seafarers’ rights. The organization is actively engaging in discussions to tackle the problem and provide support to those affected.
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 08 Nov 2021 to 14 Nov 2021 in descending…
