Seafarers face ‘significant risk’ in Strait of Hormuz, unions say

Seafarers face ‘significant risk’ in Strait of Hormuz, unions say The International Transport Workers’ Federation and the Joint Negotiating Group have agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz classified as a “Warlike Operations Area” until 9 July. The decision follows attacks on two cargo ships in late June that forced the UN maritime agency to suspend an evacuation plan for vessels trapped in the area. In a joint statement, the ITWF, which represents transport workers, and the JNG, which represents maritime employers, said seafarers on ships covered by International Bargaining Forum labour agreements will continue to receive double pay while operating in the Strait of Hormuz.