ICS statement on ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran

Thomas A. Kazakos said:

“We welcome the conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran and hope this
signals a beginning of a return to stability in the region.

“This news will be a relief to the 20,000 seafarers who have been at the forefront of this
crisis. Our thoughts remain with those civilians and seafarers who have already been injured
or sadly lost their lives.

“An immediate return to freedom of navigation is now essential, and states should work with
shipping to ensure orderly and unimpeded transits through the Strait. This will require
coordination between industry and nation states from both inside and outside the Gulf
region and ICS is willing to assist this process is any way we can.”

Source: International Chamber of Shipping