ICS spokesperson

“It is incumbent on all parties to take all necessary steps to safeguard the safety of seafarers who are simply going about their job and have found themselves, through no fault of their own, in a highly volatile situation,”

ICS spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-09

An ICS spokesperson urged all parties to take necessary steps to safeguard seafarers caught in a highly volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

“As we have throughout the conflict, we strongly urge all ships operating in the region to conduct thorough risk assessments and to maintain vigilance in line with the latest BMP [best management practices] maritime security guidelines,”

ICS spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-09

The ICS spokesperson urged all ships operating in the region to conduct thorough risk assessments and maintain vigilance per BMP maritime security guidelines.

“Shipowners are working hard to ensure that impacted seafarers have access to mental health support services as well as increased access to calls with family and friends,”

ICS spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-09

The ICS spokesperson said shipowners are working to provide impacted seafarers with mental health support and increased access to calls with family.