INTERCARGO Statement on Minoan Dignity

INTERCARGO is deeply saddened by reports that a seafarer on board the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Dignity lost his life following an attack on the vessel while transiting the Strait of Hormuz yesterday (17 August).

Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with his family, colleagues and loved ones. We also express our profound concern for the remaining crew and hope for their safe evacuation.

Behind every vessel caught up in conflict are seafarers - civilians carrying out their professional duties, far from their homes and families, who keep global trade moving.

INTERCARGO reiterates its fundamental position: seafarers are civilians and must never become targets or collateral victims of geopolitical conflicts.

We once again call on all parties to respect international law and to safeguard civilian seafarers and merchant vessels. The protection of human life at sea must remain above political and military considerations.

One seafarer lost is one too many.