IMO suspends Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after Gulf of Oman attack
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has suspended its evacuation plan for the Strait of Hormuz following an attack in the Gulf of Oman on a vessel that had transited the strait. The IMO stated this is to reconfirm security guarantees for ships in the region.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced on Thursday, June 25, the suspension of its evacuation plan for the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows an attack in the Gulf of Oman targeting a vessel that had previously navigated through the strait. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stated that the suspension is intended "to reconfirm that the necessary security guarantees remain in place for vessels on our evacuation list as well as for all those in the region." The measure aims to ensure the safety protocols are robust for all maritime traffic in the area after the incident. Sources: Le Monde.