Middle East conflict disrupts shipping and affects maritime workers
The article is a call for accounts from people working or living at sea, including maritime workers, sailors, port staff and the families of crew, about how the Middle East conflict is affecting them. It says shipping in the region, including through the Strait of Hormuz, has been disrupted, and seeks first-hand information about the impact on work and people aboard ships.
Iranian state television reported that seven oil tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night, while the article says attacks on ships have increased in recent days, including drone and mine attacks. People with relevant experiences or updates from friends and family are invited to contact the publication confidentially; responses will not be used without prior contact.
In short
- Conflict is disrupting shipping around the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian state TV reported seven tankers damaged.
- Maritime workers and families are invited to share accounts.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?”.