Seafarers should never become victims of conflict, says IMO

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has used this year’s Day of the Seafarer to call for greater protection for crews working in dangerous waters, warning that ships carry “more than cargo” when they pass through areas affected by conflict and geopolitical tension.

In a special message for the campaign, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the day was an opportunity to recognise the millions of seafarers around the world who keep global trade moving every day....