You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World US-Iran Deal to Advance Seafarer Evacuation Plan: IMO US-Iran Deal to Advance Seafarer Evacuation Plan: IMO by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday June 15, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Arsenio Dominguez is the secretary general of the IMO. Image Credit: IMO The IMO has welcomed the US - Iran deal, saying it will help restore safety in the Strait of Hormuz and enable its plans to evacuate thousands of stranded seafarers in the area. The agreement signals "a crucial return to peace, dialogue, multilateralism and diplomacy" and is an important step towards restoring safety for ships and seafarers while safeguarding freedom of navigation, Arsenio Dominguez , secretary-general of the IMO, said in a statement released on Monday . He said the agreement also allows it to advance plans to evacuate thousands of seafarers stranded in the region. "The Organization is working in close collaboration with Member States and partners to implement this plan safely and effectively," Dominguez said. “ This signals a crucial return to peace, dialogue, multilateralism and diplomacy Arsenio Dominguez "However, its implementation will require time to ensure that all necessary safety and security guarantees are in place." Dominguez also paid tribute to seafarers affected by the conflict. Shipping groups such as International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have also welcomed the peace agreement.  “This announcement comes as a relief to the 20,000 seafarers who have been caught in the middle of this war,  Thomas Kazakos , secretary general of ICS, said in an email statement on  Monday . “With around 500 ships needing to pass through the Strait t