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Peter Rouch, Secretary General at The Mission to Seafarers, commented:

“We are deeply concerned for the thousands of seafarers facing growing danger as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Once again, men and women who simply set out to do their jobs — sustaining global trade and supporting the daily lives of communities around the world — find themselves in harm’s way. We support the call of IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for ships to avoid sailing through the Strait of Hormuz while conditions remain unsafe.

“For crews currently stranded in the Gulf, the risks are very real. Travel restrictions, heightened security, and the difficulty of reaching vessels mean support is harder to deliver, even as seafarers face mounting uncertainty and emotional strain. We commend the companies and agencies working tirelessly to keep ships supplied and crews connected, and we urge the maritime community to continue doing everything possible to protect seafarers and their vessels.

“At The Mission to Seafarers, this is exactly where you will find us — standing alongside seafarers and the maritime industry. Despite the conflict, our welfare teams across the Middle East remain operational, providing emergency supplies where we can reach vessels and offering remote support when that is the only option. Seafarers must never feel abandoned when they most need support.”

Seafarers in need of urgent support can reach The Mission to Seafarers through these channels:

Email: crewhelp@mtsmail.org

App: Happy@Sea app