IMO Pauses Evacuation in Strait of Hormuz Following Attack
Issued: 3 weeks, 1 day ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-06-25 18:30:00 | CW Alert 026- (Jun 26) | Indian Ocean | Advisory | Military | UKMTO/IMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKMTO have reported that, following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman,the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to temporarily pause its evacuation operation pending further notice. As a result, UKMTO will not be conducting notifications to vessels regarding inclusion in IMO planning batches during this period. UKMTO have advised that vessel operators, Masters and shipping companies should continue to monitor official IMO communications, relevant coastal state guidance, and applicable Notices to Mariners to support ongoing voyage planning and risk assessments. IMO Secretary-General reportedly stated that the vessel attacked today, in the Gulf of Oman (which passed through the Strait of Hormuz) did not transit under IMO’s evacuation framework. Further information will be promulgated should the status of the process change. | |||||