According to Bloomberg calculations cited by regional media, approximately 6,000 seafarers remain trapped on vessels in the strategic waterway, despite ongoing evacuation efforts. The figure comes amid conflicting reports about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been disrupted by the regional conflict and Iranian threats.
The figure of 6,000 stranded crew members, reported by Bloomberg and cited by regional media, marks an update on the ongoing maritime crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier this month, the UN maritime agency evacuated 115 vessels with 2,500 sailors (Jun 29) and announced plans to evacuate over 11,000 seafarers (Jun 23). The IRGC has threatened to re-close the strait unless it receives guarantees of sole control (Jun 30). The new estimate suggests that while some evacuations have occurred, thousands remain stuck on vessels amid the broader regional conflict and Iranian naval threats. The accuracy of the figure could not be independently verified.
- DevelopingUN urges evacuation of 6,000 remaining sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz
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- StrongUN evacuates 115 vessels, 2,500 seafarers from Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday
- DevelopingStrait of Hormuz effectively closed: 30 vessel transits in 48 hours, report says
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