# IMO chief says Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe

https://mins.news/en/video/124383

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-11-01 13:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gr0WA3YW2c

> International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez says the Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for commercial shipping, with traffic far below pre-conflict levels amid attacks, mines and other dangers to vessels and seafarers. The disruption is driving up global fuel and shipping costs and prompting the industry to seek alternative routes and reinforce supply-chain resilience.

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