IMO warns of rising seafarer toll as Red Sea, Black Sea shipping attacks persist

The IMO has issued a warning about the escalating human cost of continued attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Black Sea, calling for enhanced protections for merchant vessels and crews. The statement underscores the persistent threat to maritime trade routes, though it does not specify new incidents or a change in attack patterns. This matters as sustained disruptions to key shipping lanes could exacerbate global supply chain pressures and insurance costs.

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