LONDON, June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The shipping community is
appalled and deeply saddened with the tragic news that, yet another
seafarer seems certain to have been killed in a drone boat strike
on Wednesday 12 June while on board the MV Tutor in the Red
Sea. We utterly condemn these assaults which directly contravene
the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.
Our thoughts and condolences go to the family and loved ones of
the seafarer who tragically lost their life. It is deplorable that
innocent seafarers are being attacked while simply performing their
jobs, vital jobs which keep the world warm, fed, and clothed.
This is the second fatal attack in which our seafarers have been
caught in the crosshairs of geopolitical conflicts. Three seafarers
tragically lost their lives when the True Confidence was
attacked earlier this year. And we must not forget the crew members
from the Galaxy Leader and MSC Aries who are still
being held captive.
Furthermore, we strongly condemn the attack on the cargo ship
Verbena on Thursday 13 June which left a seafarer severely
injured by anti-ship cruise missiles.
This is an unacceptable situation, and these attacks must stop
now. We call for States with influence in the region to safeguard
our innocent seafarers and for the swift de-escalation of the
situation in the Red Sea. We have heard the condemnation and
appreciate the words of support, but we urgently seek action to
stop the unlawful attacks on these vital workers and this vital
industry.
We hope that on this year's Day of The Seafarer on Tuesday 25
June the world takes a moment to recognise the immense contribution
that seafarers make to the global economy and the unjust
circumstances they are facing in the Red Sea and across the
world.
Please kindly see below the full list of co-signatories to this
statement.
Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA),
BIMCO, Cruise Lines international Association
(CLIA), European Community Shipowners' Association
(ECSA), INTERMANAGER, International Association of Dry
Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO), International Association of
Ports and Harbors (IAPH), International Chamber of Shipping
(ICS), International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations
(IFSMA), International Maritime Employers' Council
(IMEC), International Maritime Pilots' Association
(IMPA), International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA),
INTERTANKO, The Federation of National Associations of Ship
Brokers and Agents (FONASBA), World Shipping Council
(WSC).
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SOURCE International Chamber of Shipping