Dear brothers and sisters,
The life of the world continues to pass through the seas, rivers, lakes, and waterways of the world. Behind global trade, fishing industries, ports, inland navigation routes, and maritime networks are countless seafarers, fishers, port workers, and maritime communities whose labor sustains nations, connects peoples, brings livelihood, and supports families across continents. The crisis of the Strait of Hormuz has reminded the world of how deeply humanity depends on the sea and those who work upon it.