The International Seafarers' Union Nautilus International, referring to the evolution of the conflict triggered by by the attack by the US and Israel against Iran which is increasingly involving maritime activities in the region, strongly urged to safeguard the security of the seafarers. "Seafarers - underlined the secretary general of the union, Mark Dickinson - are not expendable and must not be treated as collateral damage in conflicts regional or international. The current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its vicinity represents a serious escalation for those who work at sea, many of whom are simply looking for to do their job and want to go home healthy and Saved. Their safety must come first, and this means clear information, strong protections and the right to unequivocal refusal to sail in war zones or dangerous without fear of sanctions".

Highlighting that seafarers are once again in frontline in a geopolitical conflict on which they have no and that they are asked to continue working in conditions of extreme uncertainty, with real and credible threats to the their safety, well-being and livelihoods, Nautilus International has therefore invited shipowners, the Member States of flag and port States to ensure that the rights enshrined in the by the Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 of the Organization International Labour Standards are respected and maintained for all seafarers.

In particular, Nautilus International specified that the seafarers must be fully and promptly informed of all known hazards before entering war zones or areas of war activities, that the their right to return and transit if they refuse to enter in high-risk areas or areas and that are protected from loss of pay, the impact insurance or damage where decisions on security are taken in good faith. In addition, the union has asked that are supported with adequate security measures, and are assured access to assistance in the event of interruption of travel.

With reference to the impact of the situation of belligerence on the workers in all sectors, the International Trade Union The Confederation (ITUC) has called for an immediate ceasefire from parties and the resumption of peace talks in the Middle East East. "International law - said the General Secretary of the Trade Union Confederation, Luc Triangle - must be respected. War is never in the interest of workers. Workers want peace, democracy and work dignified, not incessant bombings and acts of reprisal". In addition, ITUC has "strongly condemned the bombing irresponsible and illegal conduct by Israel and the United States against Iran" and called for an immediate end to these operations.