"After six weeks stranded in the Gulf, one of the 20,000 seafarers trapped by Iran's chokehold on the strait of Hormuz is reaching their limit. We're at anchor, near dozens of loaded tankers. No one has moved an inch."
"Most of the crew feel the same, saying about 90% of those on board want to exercise their right to refuse to sail. One crew member has suffered a mental breakdown, and is being checked on regularly by colleagues."
"Since the start of the conflict, the International Transport Workers' union has received about 1,000 inquiries from seafarers on 300 different vessels. Seafarer support lines are trying to help, but from the beginning we have all known that it would not be enough."
Seafarers stranded in the Gulf due to Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz are experiencing significant mental health issues. After six weeks, many feel hopeless about their situation. The crew members report a strong desire to refuse sailing through the strait due to safety concerns, with about 90% expressing this sentiment. Mental breakdowns have occurred among crew members, highlighting the stress of the situation. Seafarer support lines have received numerous inquiries, indicating widespread distress among those affected by the ongoing conflict.
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