Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Seafarers trapped in the Gulf seek help amid conflict, facing shortages and danger.

flag Seafarers trapped in the Gulf amid the Middle East conflict are flooding international helplines with urgent pleas for help, reporting critical shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, as well as fear from nearby bombings. flag The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has received over 1,000 messages since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran intensified the situation. flag Although the International Bargaining Forum has declared the region a war zone, granting rights to repatriation and double pay, many seafarers, especially those on ships without labor agreements, face obstacles leaving. flag Some are forced to continue dangerous operations due to lack of flights or financial constraints, while others stay onboard due to low pay.

11 Articles