22 Tanker Crew Remain Trapped in Persian Gulf After 120 Days Despite Iran-US Ceasefire
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 3
22 Tanker Crew Remain Trapped in Persian Gulf After 120 Days Despite Iran-US Ceasefire
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 3
Summary
Abhijit Chopra and his 21 crew are still stranded at anchor in the Persian Gulf, with no nearby vessels moving toward the Strait of Hormuz despite the Iran-US peace deal.
More than 120 days of waiting followed the late-February war, leaving the crude tanker crew stuck as initial fear and uncertainty gave way to boredom and a struggle against negative thoughts.
The 22 sailors have tried to preserve routine onboard: the mostly Indian crew marked Holi in early March using turmeric from the kitchen and now pass time dining together and singing Hindi songs at karaoke.
Their continued confinement shows the ceasefire has not yet translated into a practical reopening of Gulf shipping routes, leaving crews and cargoes in limbo.