The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, has warned of growing dangers to civilian shipping as military tensions escalate in the Black Sea, following a series of recent attacks involving merchant vessels and port infrastructure.
“As the situation continues to escalate in the Black Sea, I call on all parties to refrain from targeting innocent seafarers, port workers and merchant ships. Shipping should not be used as collateral in geopolitical situations and there is an increased environmental risk developing."
"I remain ready to support any negotiation efforts to allow international shipping trade to continue for the benefit of all.”
