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Three Canadian Maritime Trainees Return Home from Persian Gulf
Three maritime trainees from Quebec have safely returned to Canada after being stranded on cargo ships in the Persian Gulf since February. The repatriation plan was implemented by Desgagnés due to security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Quebec-based Desgagnés shipping company confirmed that three trainees from the Institut maritime du Québec (IMQ) had been aboard the N/M Rosaire A. Desgagnés and N/M Miena Desgagnés. The company implemented a repatriation plan because of ongoing uncertainty regarding security measures that would allow the vessels to leave the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating conflict has heavily impacted the Strait of Hormuz, the only maritime exit from the Persian Gulf. Fighting involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has led to missile and drone attacks, as well as heightened security risks. Desgagnés thanked the crews of both vessels and authorities for their co-operation in ensuring the trainees’ safe return. The IMQ provided support to the trainees and their families.
Key Facts
- Three maritime trainees from Quebec have returned home after being in the Persian Gulf since late February.
- The trainees were on board the N/M Rosaire A. Desgagnés and N/M Miena Desgagnés.
- Desgagnés implemented a repatriation plan due to security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz has been heavily impacted by escalating conflict in the region.
- Recent fighting has led to missile and drone attacks and heightened security risks.
- The trainees were flown to Europe from Saudi Arabia before returning to Canada.
- The IMQ provided support to the trainees and their families.
- The trainees were part of a sea training program for their college diploma in navigation.
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- Global News — 3 Canadians back home after being stranded on cargo ship in Strait of Hormouz