Helplines overwhelmed as seafarers stuck in Gulf seek help
Helplines report being overwhelmed with messages from seafarers stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, urgently seeking repatriation, compensation and onboard supplies.
Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war. Crews are desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and essential onboard supplies as support services face a surge in alerts.