Evacuation of sailors from Strait of Hormuz takes weeks.
More than 11,000 seafarers are trapped in the Hormuz Strait. India is leading the evacuation effort. The UN says it will take weeks to get them home.
The situation in the Hormuz Strait has been ongoing for months due to conflict. Over 600 ships are impacted by the need to evacuate the crew. India plays a key role, as it employs a large number of seafarers in the region. Approximately 15,000 Indian seafarers work in the area. The United Nations anticipates a lengthy evacuation process.
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Highlights
Seafarers Evacuated from Strait
More than 11,000 seafarers are being evacuated from the Hormuz Strait.
Weeks to Complete Evacuation
The evacuation of seafarers will take several weeks.
India Oversees Evacuation
India is overseeing the evacuation of seafarers.
Many Indian Seafarers Involved
Over 15,000 Indian seafarers are working in the region.
Ships Affected by Crisis
Around six hundred ships are affected by the situation.