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24 June 2026

Evacuation of vessels in Persian Gulf

The topic is relevant as context for India's energy security and maritime trade interests in the Persian Gulf, though it lacks a direct Indian policy intervention or landmark institutional shift to warrant a higher score.

1 min read Day 1 of 23 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has initiated a plan to evacuate stranded vessels and 11,000 seafarers from the Persian Gulf due to regional conflict.
  • The operation involves coordination between Iran, Oman, the United States, and the maritime industry.
  • A temporary maritime corridor has been established, bypassing the traditional traffic separation scheme in the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently deemed unsafe due to the risk of mines.
  • Two new transit routes have been designated: one along the Omani coast (south) and one along the Iranian coast (north).
  • The new routes have a combined capacity of 20-30 ships per day, significantly lower than the pre-war capacity of 130 ships per day.
  • Vessels are required to keep their Automatic Identification System (AIS) active and conduct independent risk assessments.
  • Oman and Pakistan have acted as mediators in the negotiations between Iran and the United States.
  • The IMO has verified safety guarantees and navigation conditions for the evacuation process.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 23 in Persian Gulf maritime security and transit disputes, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Strait of Hormuz in global maritime trade and the challenges posed to international maritime security during regional geopolitical conflicts. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. Examine the role of international organizations like the IMO in maintaining maritime safety and facilitating diplomatic cooperation in conflict-prone maritime chokepoints. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. Which of the following organizations is coordinating the evacuation of stranded vessels in the Persian Gulf?

  2. Why has the traditional traffic separation scheme in the Strait of Hormuz been bypassed in the current evacuation plan?

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