Seafarer Deaths in Gulf of Aden Rescue and South Africa Capsize

· Shipping · Yemen · South Africa

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez mourned five crew members killed during an operation to free the hijacked vessel HONOUR 25 in the Gulf of Aden region, reiterating calls to protect seafarers. Separately, three seafarers died and two are missing after a rescue boat capsized during an emergency response from South African emergency towing vessel Umkhuseli on September 30.

Why it matters：Crew fatalities in hijacking and rescue operations sharpen pressure on navies and regulators to protect seafarers, and can influence manning, insurance and routing decisions in high-risk waters.

Key points

  • Five crew died during the operation to free hijacked vessel HONOUR 25 in the Gulf of Aden region.
  • The IMO chief urged the international community to do more to protect seafarers.
  • Three died and two are missing after the Umkhuseli rescue boat capsized on September 30.

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