The 138th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council concluded in London, issuing a strong condemnation of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Black Sea, and confirming that the attack on the tanker Velos Sapphire this week has brought the death toll among seafarers to 25 since the Middle East conflict began. The IMO has verified at least 130 attacks on commercial vessels in the region, and Secretary-General Dominguez has pledged to explore additional concrete measures to prevent further loss of life.
IMO Council Condemns Attacks on Merchant Shipping; Confirms 25 Seafarers Killed Since Conflict Began
The 138th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council concluded in London, issuing a strong condemnation of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Black Sea, and confirming that the attack on the tanker Velos Sapphire this week has brought the death toll among seafarers to 25 since the Middle East conflict began. The IMO has verified at least 130 attacks on commercial vessels in the region, and Secretary-General Dominguez has pledged to explore additional concrete measures to prevent further loss of life.
