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)
ITF House, 49-60 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DR
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7940 9290
Website: www.itfglobal.org/
