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Retired Captain Warns: 20,000 Seafarers at Risk in Gulf

3/14/2026

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Stephen Gudgeon, a retired cargo ship captain, warns 20,000 seafarers face risk in the Persian Gulf.
Iran has vowed to block the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting international trade.
Gudgeon notes ships carrying explosive cargoes are vulnerable amid limited supplies and navigation interference.
Past incidents, including the 2019 detention of the Stena Impero, show ongoing Iranian threats.

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Stephen Gudgeon, a retired cargo ship captain, warns 20,000 seafarers face risk in the Persian Gulf.
Iran has vowed to block the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting international trade.
Gudgeon notes ships carrying explosive cargoes are vulnerable amid limited supplies and navigation interference.
Past incidents, including the 2019 detention of the Stena Impero, show ongoing Iranian threats.