All Indian seafarers in the Gulf region are confirmed safe, with no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Ports and Shipping. The Directorate General (DG) of Shipping has successfully repatriated over 2,262 Indian seafarers, including 85 in the past day, from various locations across the Gulf region. The DG Shipping Control Room has managed 6,292 calls and over 13,228 emails since activation, handling 219 calls and 361 emails in the last 24 hours.
Port operations across India are running smoothly without any reported congestion, as stated by the ministry. The Ministry is actively coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Missions, and maritime stakeholders to ensure the well-being of Indian seafarers and maintain uninterrupted maritime operations. Indian Missions and Posts in the region are maintaining close contact with the Indian community, providing assistance, and issuing necessary advisories for their safety and welfare, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.
The Ministry of External Affairs has engaged in discussions with countries in West Asia to address the regional situation and ensure the well-being of the Indian community. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conversed with the Foreign Ministers of Kuwait and Israel, discussing various aspects of the conflict in West Asia. Additionally, he held talks with his counterparts from Singapore and Australia to address issues related to the conflict in the region.
Efforts are ongoing to enhance information sharing and coordination with state governments and Union Territories for the safety, security, and welfare of the Indian community in the region, the ministry emphasized. Indian Missions and Posts are operating round-the-clock helplines, actively assisting Indian nationals, and maintaining close communication with local governments.
