Hanoi, March 3 -- The Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA) has called on shipowners with vessels operating on international routes to closely review updated information on maritime safety and security conditions before planning voyages to the Middle East to ensure the safety and security and legitimate rights and interests of crew members. According to the latest update from the VIMAWA, as of late March 3, Vietnam has eight vessels with 160 crew members operating in the Middle East. Ships transiting the region were instructed to implement the highest security level under their approved Ship Security Plans. Crew members are advised to limit work on open decks when passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipowners were also ...