Cyprus Mail14 Jul 2026

IMO condemns rising threats to global shipping

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has called for an end to attacks on civilian shipping linked to geopolitical conflicts, as its governing Council reaffirmed the need to protect freedom of navigation, international law and the safety of seafarers.

The appeal came as the IMO Council concluded its 137th session, adopting a resolution that condemned attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz, while renewed incidents in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov emphasised the...

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