Seventeen Indian-flagged vessels, with approximately 460 Indian seafarers onboard, are currently operating in the western Persian Gulf region, as confirmed by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The government has assured that necessary precautions are being taken to safeguard their well-being amidst changing maritime conditions. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is actively overseeing shipping activities, port functions, and the security of Indian seafarers to ensure uninterrupted maritime trade.
All Indian seafarers in the area are reported to be secure, with no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels recorded in the past 24 hours. Notably, the LPG vessel Green Sanvi has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, carrying 46,650 metric tonnes of LPG cargo and accommodating 25 seafarers. Currently, 17 Indian-flagged vessels remain in the western Persian Gulf region, with the Directorate General of Shipping working closely with ship owners, RPSL agencies, and Indian Missions to monitor the situation effectively.
The DG Shipping Control Room is operational 24/7, having managed 5,015 calls and 10,425 emails since its activation. In the last 24 hours alone, it received 31 calls and 129 emails. Additionally, over 1,320 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated, including 190 individuals in the recent 24-hour period from various locations across the Gulf. Port operations in India are running smoothly, with no reports of congestion, as confirmed by State Maritime Boards of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry.
The Ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Missions, and other maritime stakeholders to ensure the welfare of seafarers and the uninterrupted flow of maritime activities.
