Oil Tanker Crews Reach Breaking Point After Weeks at Sea
“The mental health impact of being stranded for weeks in the Gulf has become impossible to ignore for seafarers trapped by Iran’s actions. Despite a fragile ceasefire, hopes of freedom have evaporated as vessels remain anchored, witnessing attacks on tankers. Many seafarers, citing safety concerns, are refusing to sail through the strait, with one experiencing a mental breakdown and 90% of his crew sharing similar sentiments.”
John Q. Hosedrinker