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Joint Negotiating Group
Coverage of Joint Negotiating Group in the Nexus archive.
- Seafarers face ‘significant risk’ in Strait of Hormuz, unions say
The Strait of Hormuz has been classified as a 'Warlike Operations Area' until 9 July due to attacks on cargo ships in late June, prompting the suspension of a UN evacuation plan. Seafarers operating there under International Bargaining Forum agreements will receive double pay amid ongoing risks to life.