The IMO warns ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz as mine threats, attacks and conflicting safety claims raise risks to shipping.
IMO says Hormuz shipping lanes remain unsafe as mines may exist
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IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said there is no confirmation that mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, so passage remains unsafe and the traffic separation scheme is not in operation.
- IMO has not confirmed mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The traffic separation scheme is currently inactive, forcing vessels to use alternative routes.
- Vessels have been hit by unidentified projectiles, but causes remain unclear.
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