Home Industry News Current: Increased risk in the Strait of Hormuz can mean increased pa (...) UK Head Office +44 191 232 5221 Toggle search About Us Services Quotes Claims Latest Payments Contact Increased risk in the Strait of Hormuz can mean increased pay and benefits for attacked crew 12/08/2019 Industry News PDF SHARE The International Transport Federation (ITF) and International Maritime Employers Council (IMEC), collectively the Internationally Bargaining Forum (IBF), has agreed to temporarily extend the risk zone in the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean? This means that seafarers that are attacked while in the zone are entitled to a bonus and double death and disability compensation. Extended Risk Zone limits The new Extended Risk Zone is defined by the following positions but excludes areas within three nautical miles off the main coastlines of the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Iran: On the West: A line joining Ra’s-e Dastakan (26°33’N – 55°17’E) in Iran, southward to Jaztal Hamra lighthouse (25°44’N – 55°48’E), in the United Arab Emirates (the common limit with the Persian Gulf). On the East: A line joining Ra’s Līmah (25°57’N – 56°28’E), in Oman, eastward to Ra’s al Kūh (25°48’N – 57°18’E), in Iran (the common limit with the Arabian Sea). Further information can be found on the ITF’s website here. Industry News 15/08/2019 USA: USCG is Increasing Liability Limits Under OPA 90 12/08/2019 US warns on GPS interference in Persian Gulf 12/08/2019 Increased risk in the Strait of Hormuz can mean increased pay and benefits for attacked crew 03/07/2019 Are you ready for ILO 188? Your insurer of choice About Sunderland Marine Aquaculture Insurance Fishing, Coastal and other Specialist Vessels Insurance Owners’ Fixed Premium Insurance Latest Contact Payments Additional Support for Customers Careers Complaints Cookie Policy North Group T&Cs North Group Privacy Policy North Group Anti Bribery & Trading North Group Modern Slavery Statements Owners' Fixed Premium Vessel Search Target Market Determination – Personal Accident Target Market Determination – Personal Pleasurecraft UK Head Office Newcastle: +44 (0) 191 232 5221 info@sunderlandmarine.com Global Offices Copyright © The North of England Protecting and Indemnity Association Limited, trading as Sunderland Marine. All Rights Reserved. Registered in England. No. 505456. Registered Office at 100 The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DU. North is authorised by the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Sunderland Marine’s business in the EEA is underwritten by North of England P&I Designated Activity Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of North incorporated in Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.