Approximately 2,000 vessels and 20,000 sailors remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital maritime routes, according to the International Maritime Organization. The situation has created a significant humanitarian and logistical crisis affecting global shipping.
The Secretary General of the IMO has raised urgent concerns about the physical and mental well-being of trapped crews, reporting that sailors are suffering from stress and psychological pressure due to the prolonged situation. The extended confinement and uncertainty continue to take a heavy toll on those aboard the stranded vessels.