The government disclosed that 16 Indian-flagged vessels carrying 433 Indian seafarers are currently in the western Persian Gulf region. In the last two days, two LPG vessels, Green Sanvi and Green Asha, safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) is actively monitoring the situation in collaboration with ship owners, RPSL agencies, and Indian Missions.
Port operations in India are running smoothly without any reported congestion. State Maritime Boards of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry have confirmed normal functioning. The Embassy of India in Tehran has assisted in relocating 1,777 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for their onward journey back to India.
The evacuated individuals include 895 Indian students and 345 Indian fishermen. Notably, 1,545 individuals crossed into Armenia, while 234 entered Azerbaijan. India has expressed gratitude to the authorities of Iran, Armenia, and Azerbaijan for their cooperation in ensuring the safe transit of the evacuees. The Ministry of External Affairs is closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf and West Asia to prioritize the safety, security, and welfare of the Indian community.
Since February 28, approximately 7,30,000 passengers have returned to India from the conflict-affected region. In the UAE, airlines are operating limited non-scheduled flights to India based on operational and safety considerations. Today, around 90 flights are expected to operate from the UAE to India. Flights are also continuing from Saudi Arabia and Oman to various destinations in India.
