An estimated 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf - what is it really like to sail through a war zone in a commercial tanker?

In this gripping episode, we hear from Arjun Vikram Singh, CEO & MD of Quantum and former ship captain, as he recounts his experiences sailing through the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-Iraq War.

Arjun shares firsthand accounts of navigating dangerous waters in a large tanker and the events that unfolded a voyage on the VLCC Caribbean Breeze when it was struck by an Iranian missile

The conversation between Arjun and host Marcus Hand Editor Seatrade Maritime News, explores the risks seafarers face in war zones and how his past experiences resonate with today’s situation in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Join us for a deep dive into the realities of seafaring in conflict zones.

The conversation covers

• Arjun’s background and life as seafarer in the 80’s
• Typical voyages through the Strait and the Gulf during the Iran – Iraq war
• The experience of the missile strike on the VLCC Caribbean Breeze
• Reflections on risk and safety
• Comparing seafaring past and present in conflict zones

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