ICS issues statement after 36th Extraordinary IMO Council Session

We echo the call that all attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
affecting innocent civilian seafarers be halted immediately, and the paramount
importance of preserving the safety and welfare of seafarers worldwide.

We support calls for Member States to ensure the continuous provision of essential
supplies to ships currently unable to leave the region, to ensure their safe operation and
preserve the welfare of those onboard.

We also call on Member States and relevant authorities to work together in a
coordinated manner, in consultation with industry, to restore freedom of navigation and
to prevent and respond decisively to any attacks on seafarers, in accordance with
national law.

Source: International Chamber of Shipping