Nearly 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf as tensions with Iran continue to rise. Countries have proposed a safe maritime corridor to help ships leave the area near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas.
The plan was presented at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting in London.
The corridor proposal comes from Bahrain, Japan, Panama, Singapore, and the UAE, with support from the United States. It would provide a safe way for merchant ships to exit the Gulf and protect seafarers.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said at least seven sailors have died since the conflict began and urged countries to reduce tensions.
Currently, about 3,200 ships are anchored west of the Strait of Hormuz. Shipowners fear attacks from Iran, which has warned ships against leaving the Gulf. Crews are facing long deployments, limited rest, and stress.
Maritime organizations are calling for international help to ensure seafarers
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