IMO plans mass evacuation of 11,000 sailors from Strait of Hormuz

The London-based maritime body says it has secured safety guarantees and will work with Iran, Oman, and the US to free seafarers stranded in the strait.

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June 24, 2026

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The International Maritime Organization has announced a plan to evacuate 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation will involve Iran, Oman, the United States, and the maritime industry, with safety guarantees already secured.

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IMO announces evacuation plan for 11,000 stranded seafarers
Operation involves Iran, Oman, US and maritime industry
Safety guarantees and navigation conditions fully verified

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The International Maritime Organization announced on Tuesday a large-scale evacuation plan for 11,000 sailors currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

The London-based body said the operation will be carried out in coordination with Iran, Oman, the United States, and other countries in the region, alongside the maritime industry.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the necessary safety guarantees have been secured and that safe navigation conditions have been fully verified to support the operations.