To all Seafarers affiliates and FOC-POC Inspectorate

ITF E-Circular No. 229/S/SS/2019

Our ref: S/SS/JC/ld

22 October 2019

Dear Colleagues,

Straits of Hormuz - Changes to risk areas

Please be advised that following the improvement to the situation around the Straits of Hormuz in respect of the safety of shipping, Designation 5 in the IBF and ITF Lists of designated risk areas (Temporary Extended Risk Zone in the Strait of Hormuz) have been terminated with effect from 00:01hrs 19 October 2019.

Please find attached the amended IBF and ITF Lists, which are effective from 19 October 2019.

In solidarity

John Canias

Head of Maritime Operations

International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

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