International transport industry associations have expressed dismay and concern at the tragic loss of life and injuries caused by the attack on the True Confidence that yesterday in the Gulf of Aden was was hit by a missile ( of 7 March 2024). In a statement, the organizations BIMCO, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Intercargo, Intertanko, IMCA, European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA), InterManager, OCIMF and World Shipping Council (WSC) stressed that 'the loss of life and the Injuries among civilian seafarers is totally unacceptable. The merchant ships manned by civilian seafarers global trade is entitled, and are entitled to transit safely through the region without threat of attack. The frequency of attacks on merchant shipping stresses the urgent need for all stakeholders to take decisive action to safeguard the lives of innocent civilian seafarers and to put an end to these threats. The Our deepest condolences go out to all people affected by this terrible event."