Briefing: Naval escorts will not guarantee safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, says IMO chief

Arsenio Dominguez, the chief of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), has raised concerns about the viability of using naval escorts to ensure safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Dominguez argues that military protection may not represent a sustainable long-term solution for maritime safety in this critical waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital corridor for global oil transport, and the implications of inadequate security measures could affect shipping operations and infrastructure resilience.