World Maritime Organization - IMO condemns attacks in the Red Sea
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has condemned the increasing number of attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea by the Iranian-backed Huthi rebels. "Attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea are unacceptable," said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim according to an IMO statement on Tuesday. "Ships must be able to sail freely around the world in accordance with international maritime law."
The IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations with currently 175 member countries. It sets globally binding rules for international shipping.
"I once again call on the member states to work together to ensure unimpeded and safe global shipping and the welfare of innocent seafarers everywhere," said Kim. This is a prerequisite for maintaining global supply chains.
Currently, almost all major Asia-Europe liner shipping companies are avoiding the passage through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal and rerouting their ships via the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa. "The rerouting of commercial shipping by several global companies is a direct response to the current threat," said Lim. "These measures are aimed at protecting seafarers from harm and minimizing the potential economic impact on global trade, which is highly dependent on shipping."
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Source: www.stern.de
