IMO documents 20 killed in 68 maritime incidents near Strait of Hormuz

The International Maritime Organization reported 68 maritime incidents and at least 20 fatalities across the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the regional conflict six months ago, documenting sustained disruptions to commercial sea lanes.

Why this matters. The official casualty and incident tally sets benchmark risk ratings for commercial maritime insurers recalculating transit coverage across the Persian Gulf.