UN reports 134 maritime incidents in Hormuz, with 25 seafarer deaths, raising serious concerns over navigation safety and regional stability.
On November 13, UN Under-Secretary-General Khaled Khiari informed the Security Council that the IMO has confirmed 134 incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the broader maritime area of the Middle East as of November 11. In these incidents, 25 seafarers lost their lives; many others were reported injured or missing.
According to Khiari, October was the month with the highest number of incidents targeting commercial maritime transportation since February. While numerous ships and crews have been waiting in the Gulf for months, navigation restrictions are making it difficult for businesses to foresee their operations.
The UN official noted that despite reports indicating a significant recovery in energy exports, aided by alternative routes, maritime shipments remain below pre-conflict levels. He highlighted the impact of rising transportation, energy, and insurance costs, as well as the limitations on fertilizer shipments affecting food security.
Khiari stated that there have been no recent reports of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, but added that the conflicts around the Bab el-Mandeb and threats to freedom of navigation are concerning. He called on the parties to refrain from targeting civilian vessels and to restore safe passage.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
