he Black Sea has emerged as the world’s deadliest maritime route for merchant seafarers in 2026, according to reporting by the Financial Times, which cites data from maritime security company Ambrey and the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
More than 570 vessels have reportedly been struck, and at least 40 sailors have been killed since the beginning of the year. By comparison, 24 confirmed seafarer deaths have been reported in the Strait of Hormuz. Reporting in both regions remains incomplete, so the figures may not capture the full scale of the danger.
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