Ship Crews Stranded in Gulf Since February

August 10, 2026, 10:51 IST

Hundreds of ship crews remain trapped in the Gulf waters since February, caught in the fallout of U.S.–Iran tensions and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Many sailors describe the ordeal as “like being in prison,” with vessels immobilized for months, supplies dwindling, and morale collapsing. The standoff has left crews unable to disembark or return home, while shipping companies face mounting costs and logistical paralysis. Analysts warn that the prolonged detention of crews underscores the human toll of geopolitical conflict, as maritime workers bear the brunt of a crisis that continues to destabilize global trade routes.

(Source – The Guardian)

—Agencies