Indian Seafarers

June 12, 2026 1:23 PM

Government on high alert to protect Indian seafarers amid Gulf security crisis

India has placed maritime agencies on the highest level of alert amid the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region, following a missile attack on a commercial tanker that claimed the lives of three Indian seafarers. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), through the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), said it is closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman and adjoining maritime zones, which have witnessed heightened security th...

June 11, 2026 6:43 PM

India lodges ‘strong protest’ with US over ‘deeply worrisome’ attacks on ships in West Asia

India on Thursday said that it has lodged a "strong protest" with the American side, conveying deepest concerns on the ongoing attacks on ships with Indian seafarers in West Asia in the last few days. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called for an end to such attacks and stated that India attaches great importance to the welfare and well-being of Indian seafarers' community. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia in New Delhi on Thursday, MEA spokespe...

June 8, 2026 9:01 PM

Indian Seafarers Rescued Off Oman Coast Following Tanker Attack

A major maritime emergency in the Arabian Sea ended without casualties today after a Palau-flagged oil tanker carrying an all-Indian crew came under attack off the coast of Oman. The vessel, identified as MT Marivex, issued distress calls at approximately 1:30 pm local time after an explosion tore through its engine room, triggering a major fire onboard. Representatives of the All India Seafarers Union said the tanker was carrying twenty-four Indian nationals when the blast occurred, causing sig...