As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, 22 Indian seafarers on two foreign-flagged ships that faced Iran’s military in the Strait of Hormuz are confirmed safe. The vessels involved are the Panama-flagged container ships Euphoria with 21 Indian seafarers and Epaminondas with 1 Indian seafarer. Additionally, all other Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are reported safe.
The Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Desh Garima, carrying 31 Indian seafarers and having crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, has safely arrived in Mumbai. The Ministry is actively coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions, and maritime stakeholders to ensure the welfare of seafarers and the smooth functioning of maritime operations.
Efforts are being made to prioritize the welfare of Indian seafarers in the region. Indian Missions are providing necessary assistance, including coordination with local authorities, consular support, and facilitating return requests to India. The DG Shipping Control Room has been handling numerous calls and emails, with over 2,680 Indian seafarers repatriated so far, including 65 in the last 24 hours from various Gulf locations.
Port operations across India are functioning normally without any reported congestion. The Ministry of External Affairs is closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf and West Asia to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of the Indian community. Special control rooms are operational, working in conjunction with Indian missions to provide assistance and support.
