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Ship crews ration food in Iran blockade: seafarers
The International Maritime Organization reports about 20,000 seafarers stranded on 3,200 vessels face rationing amid Iran's blockade disrupting Gulf shipping routes.
- On March 19, the IMO called for a safe shipping "corridor" in the Gulf to evacuate stranded vessels and seafarers, with around 20,000 crew members stuck on 3,200 ships west of the Strait of Hormuz due to Iran-linked blockade.
- Since the conflict began on Feb 28, around 20,000 seafarers have been stranded in the region, leaving crews increasingly anxious while hoping supplies can reach them despite ongoing maritime disruptions.
- An Indian seaman stuck off Iraq said, "Till yesterday we had proper drinking water," adding that crews now rely on boiled water; ships require provision top-ups every 10-15 days to sustain operations.
- Federation Marine Coordinator Jacqueline Smith told AFP that the ITF is urging countries where ships are flagged, such as Panama and Liberia, to organize repatriation efforts for stranded crews.
- At the Ras Laffan plant in Qatar, one captain reported his vessel is stuck at anchor, warning that if ports shut down completely, evacuating the crew will become impossible as the conflict persists.
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Ship crews ration food in Iran blockade: seafarers
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