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Mirko Gitto, a 39-year-old tugboat captain from Italy, expresses his longing for home and family as his ship remains stranded in Qatar due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Nineteen Latvian sailors are currently in the Persian Gulf region, with no Latvian-flagged vessels present in the area.

Australia has co-sponsored a declaration condemning Iran's attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, urging for the safe passage of seafarers and a stop to Iranian actions that threaten global energy stability.

The IMO reports that about 3,200 ships are currently trapped in the Persian Gulf, with around 20,000 seafarers unable to leave due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Greece's Deputy Maritime Affairs Minister provided an update on the status of Greek seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, emphasizing ongoing monitoring and readiness for action.

The Somaliland Coast Guard has issued a warning for rough sea conditions ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holidays, urging caution for residents and seafarers.

INTERCARGO highlights the urgent need for the protection of seafarers in light of escalating security risks in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Intercargo emphasizes the urgent need for the protection and welfare of sailors amidst increasing threats in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is holding an emergency meeting on March 18 and 19 to discuss the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on maritime transport and the safety of seafarers, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

An international event is being held to commemorate 20 years since the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention by the ILO, featuring key speakers from the maritime community.

Around 20,000 sailors are stranded aboard ships in the Persian Gulf due to the Iran conflict, raising concerns about their safety and mental well-being, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

The Greek Seafarers' Federation emphasizes the importance of women's rights in the maritime industry as a top priority, aligning with the collective struggles of all seafarers.

The president of the International Bunker Industry Association emphasizes the importance of seafarer safety amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

Around 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf region due to the war in Iran, raising serious concerns about their rights and mental health.

Global Ship Lease emphasizes the safety of seafarers amidst increasing tensions in the Persian Gulf, especially concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Seafarers now have the right to decline assignments that require sailing through the Middle East Gulf due to heightened security risks, as stated by a leading labor union.

The main union for seafarers has declared that crew members have the right to refuse to navigate in the Middle East Gulf region due to safety concerns.

Emanuele Grimaldi, President of the International Chamber of Shipping, expressed his deep concern for the safety of seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating military tensions in the region.

Ioannis Kotzias warns that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is creating unprecedented conditions in shipping, energy, and global trade.

The Greek Seafarers' Union has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike on March 5, protesting the proposed dispatch of a vessel to the war-torn Middle East.

The Panhellenic Seafarers' Federation (PNO) expresses deep concern over the escalation of armed conflicts in the Middle East and its impact on maritime safety, urging the Greek state to take immediate protective measures for seafarers.

Major international shipowner associations are urging all parties to ensure the safety of seafarers and commercial shipping following military conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz and the broader Persian Gulf region.

Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced that the authorities are closely monitoring the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the safety of Greek shipping and seafarers.

INTERCARGO participates in the International Maritime Organization's 12th session focusing on seafarer training and maritime safety.

A volunteer team at Melbourne's Mission to Seafarers provides essential support for maritime workers who spend long periods at sea.

International shipowner associations gathered in Athens to discuss collaboration and challenges in the shipping industry.

In 2025, an unprecedented crisis in international shipping saw over 6000 seafarers abandoned on ships without pay, food, or a way to return home, according to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF).

Sir Francis Drake was one of the most renowned English seafarers, known for circumnavigating the globe, plundering Spanish ships, and claiming new territories for Queen Elizabeth.

Surfing, revered by King Kamehameha I of Hawaii, is linked to the cultural traditions of Polynesian seafarers and was practiced as an art form on the islands.

The County State Attorney's Office in Rijeka has dismissed a criminal complaint filed by the Croatian Seafarers' Union against former Jadrolinija CEO David Sopta and three other officials, linked to a tragedy that resulted in the deaths of three seafarers from the ferry 'Lastovo' last summer.

The Rijeka County State Attorney's Office dismissed a criminal complaint against former Jadrolinija CEO David Sopta and three other executives related to a tragedy involving the ferry 'Lastovo' that resulted in the death of three seafarers last summer.

A century-old maritime club in the port of Bilbao provides orientation and assistance to seafarers, combating feelings of uprooting and loneliness, with many hailing from Eastern Europe, India, and the Philippines.