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UN Urges Evacuation of 6,000 Seafarers Stranded in Strait of Hormuz

At least 6,000 seafarers are stranded on around 400 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with the UN calling for action.

Talivio News · Global 24 July 2026, 12:43 1 min read

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A cargo ship beached on sandy shore with seagulls flying around under a bright blue sky.

At least 6,000 seafarers are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The UN is urging their evacuation or other action. The IMO says sailors are stuck on around 400 vessels.

6,000 seafarers

Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

around 400 vessels

The seafarers are stranded on.

Some seafarers have been abandoned by shipowners, according to the IMO. The UN is urging evacuation or action for those stranded.

According to reports, the seafarers are unable to evacuate despite a ceasefire in the region.

Callum Fitzwilliam

Politics Correspondent · Talivio News

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channelnewsasia.com — UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz strait (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026
aa.com.tr — UN rights chief urges action as thousands of seafarers remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026

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