Story highlights
- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has drawn up a special plan to safely evacuate hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf due to the war situation in West Asia.
- It is estimated that about 11,000 sailors are currently in the area.
- Two special sea lanes will be established in cooperation with Oman, Iran and the United States to bring the ships out.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has drawn up a special plan to safely evacuate hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf due to the war situation in West Asia. It is estimated that about 11,000 sailors are currently in the area. Two special sea lanes will be established in cooperation with Oman, Iran and the United States to bring the ships out. Security measures have been further strengthened in the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global trade.
