IMO to evacuate 11,000 seafarers from Strait of Hormuz
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International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Strait of Hormuz
June 23, 2026
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IMO announces evacuation plan for 11,000 seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. Operation involves cooperation between Iran, Oman, the US, and the maritime industry. 14 seafarers lost their lives during recent Middle East conflict escalations.
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