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Six months of uncertainty for seafarers in Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of navigation
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IMO calls for urgent action as piracy resumes in the Gulf of Aden
IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive.
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Statement on deadly ship attack in the Red Sea
IMO Secretary-General condemns attack on international shipping
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Statement on recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Renewed attacks on international shipping in the region are "indefensible", says IMO Secretary-General.
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IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes
IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of seafarers.
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IMO condemns attacks on civilian merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea
IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks on international shipping arising from geopolitical conflicts.
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IMO Secretary-General condemns new attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary-General calls for maximum restraint and de-escalation in the region.
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American maritime expert and diplomat to receive International Maritime Prize
"Consensus-builder" Jeffrey Lantz selected for top global recognition
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