Chinese crew trapped in Strait of Hormuz for 60 Days amid shortages and danger
發佈日期: 2026-05-01 20:02
TVB News
Chinese media report that a Chinese vessel has been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for around two months -- plagued by food shortages and safety issues.
About 2,000 ships and 20,000 crew members have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for over 60 days because of the conflict in the Middle East.
Speaking to mainland Chinese media, a Chinese captain said his vessel with 21 crew members on board encountered a severe survival crisis.
The captain says food supplies have nearly run out, with much of what remains rotting.
He adds that prices in the region have surged due to the conflict, for example, cabbage now costs up to 60 to 70 yuan per kilogram, an increase of 40 to 50 percent.
Beyond shortages, safety is a major concern.
The captain described nearby explosions and constant military aircraft activity.
He personally witnessed a bomb explosion just a few kilometres from his ship.
He also revealed that some crew members on nearby ships have died, and their bodies had to be stored in onboard freezers.
Although there have been repeated reports that the strait might reopen, none have materialised.
Even if it does reopen, fears of hazards such as sea mines remain.
While some shipowners have doubled wages and provided food subsidies, not all crews receive such support.
The United Nations has called for urgent rescue efforts and underscored the need to ensure humanitarian maritime corridors.
