The Evergreen Marine container ship Ever Lovely was attacked by Iranian drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the "Day of the Seafarer." Despite a coordinated effort by the IMO, Oman, and the U.S. to evacuate thousands of stranded mariners, Iran targeted the vessel for allegedly using an unauthorized southern route. This video breaks down the attack, its impact on global shipping, and the harrowing reality for the 1.9 million seafarers caught in this geopolitical crossfire. ⚓Attack on Ever Lovely: On the "Day of the Seafarer," the Evergreen container ship Ever Lovely was targeted by Iranian drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. One drone struck the upper deck, causing bridge damage, though no casualties were reported. ⚓The "Unauthorized" Route: The attack occurred because the ship allegedly used a southern transit route not authorized by the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA). Iran had issued warnings that any vessel transiting without permission or outside designated routes would face "consequences." ⚓IMO Evacuation Paused: Prior to the attack, a coordinated effort by the IMO, Oman, and the U.S. had successfully evacuated about 2,500 seafarers and 115 vessels. However, following the strike on Ever Lovely, the IMO temporarily paused the evacuation plan to re-evaluate safety guarantees. ⚓Humanitarian Impact: The video highlights the extreme stress and "prolonged anxiety" of the 11,000 mariners still stranded in the region. Captain Raman Kapoor and other crew members describe the harrowing experience of watching hundreds of missiles fly overhead while being trapped with no clear way out. ⚓Geopolitical Crossfire: 1.9 million seafarers worldwide move 90% of global trade, yet 14 have already lost their lives in this specific conflict, caught between the interests of the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Bluesky: @mercoglianos.bsky.social Facebook: @wgowshippi