'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran
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Recent attacks in the Gulf region, stemming from escalating tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel, have left an estimated 20,000 sailors stranded on ships. These sailors are caught in a dangerous situation as they witness military activity, including drones, missiles, and fighter jets, near key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks have impacted multiple vessels, with at least seven ships reportedly damaged by projectiles since March 1st. Sailors report witnessing skirmishes and fear being hit by intercepted missiles or drones, with no safe place to hide on their ships. The situation leaves sailors vulnerable both at sea and in port, as ships have been bombarded in both locations.
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AI-ExtractedOn 1 March, a sailor was killed on board the Skylark, a tanker registered to the Republic of Palau.
Iran responded to attacks by the US and Israel by threatening to open fire on any vessels trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
There has been a growing number of reported attacks on ships in the Gulf region.
His organisation has tracked at least seven ships it says have been hit by projectiles and damaged in the war so far.
Captain Anam Chowdhury estimates that the number of stranded sailors is around 20,000.
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