India Asks Shipowners to Avoid Deploying Seafarers Through Strait of Hormuz After Attacks
The order follows recent attacks that killed one Indian seafarer and raised safety concerns for more than 310,000 Indian sailors, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration directed ship owners to halt deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz "until further orders" due to deteriorating security in the Persian Gulf.
- A flareup in hostilities between Iran and the U.S. has triggered a wave of strikes on commercial ships; the DGMA stated recent incidents, including an attack that killed an Indian seafarer, "increased the risks faced by seafarers" significantly.
- India supplies more than 310,000 seafarers to global shipping fleets, making it a critical labor source; the regulator mandated "heightened security vigilance" and continuous monitoring of navigational warnings for all vessels operating in the region.
- New Delhi summoned Iran's deputy ambassador on Tuesday to lodge a strong protest following the casualties, a move that mirrors an earlier restriction by the Philippines to safeguard its maritime workers in the Persian Gulf.
- The International Maritime Organization warns the chokepoint is too dangerous for commercial vessels, as the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington continues to threaten the waterway that carries significant global oil supplies.
59 Articles
59 Articles
Hormuz Tensions: DGMA issues advisory for Indian Seafarers
New Delhi: Amid continuing attacks on merchant vessels and the heightened security situation in the Gulf, India’s Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has advised ship owners, ship managers and Recruitment and Placement Service Licence (RPSL) companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels undertaking voyages through the Strait of Hormuz until further orders, saying the “safety, security and welfare of Indian seafarers”…
Avoid deploying Indian seafarers through Hormuz, advises DGMA; says their safety remains central amid Gulf attacks - The Tribune
Amid continuing attacks on merchant vessels and the heightened security situation in the Gulf, India's Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has advised ship owners, ship managers and Recruitment and Placement Service Licence (RPSL) companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels undertaking voyages through the Strait of Hormuz until further orders, saying the 'safety, security and welfare of Indian seafarers' remain 'central' to its mandate.
India Tells Seafarers to Avoid Strait of Hormuz After Crew Deaths
India’s Directorate-General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) issued an order on Wednesday prohibiting ship owners and companies from using Indian nationals as crew for voyages through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. The post India Tells Seafarers to Avoid Strait of Hormuz After Crew Deaths appeared first on Breitbart.
New Delhi asks ship owners not to send Indian sailors to Hormuz
The advisory cautions against deployment on vessels involving passage through the Strait of Hormuz due to security concerns New Delhi has asked shipping companies and vessel operators to refrain from deploying Indian sailors in vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, where several ships have come under attack earlier this week. The advisory comes in...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
