The IMO evacuated approximately 2,500 seafarers (115 ships) from the Persian Gulf before suspending the operation, with approximately 11,000 mariners remaining stranded aboard 600 vessels.
multiple outlets, traced to a single source · Reported fact · first recorded Jul 5, 11:30 PM
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UN NewsIntergovernmental · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
The IMO evacuated approximately 2,500 seafarers from the Persian Gulf before suspending the operation
Cites: International Maritime Organization · Details: 2,500 seafarers; operation suspended
UN NewsIntergovernmental · Jul 5, 2:00 PM
Approximately 11,000 mariners remain stranded aboard 600 vessels in the Gulf
Cites: International Maritime Organization · Details: 11,000 mariners; 600 vessels