India on Saturday said that 20 Indian-flagged vessels carrying around 540 Indian seafarers are currently operating in the western Persian Gulf, where tensions remain high.
The government confirmed that all crew members are safe and no incident involving Indian ships has been reported in the past 24 hours.
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said it has taken necessary steps to ensure the safety of Indian vessels and seafarers in the region. It added that all ships and crew are being closely monitored.
The Directorate General of Shipping is tracking these vessels in coordination with ship owners, Recruitment and Placement Service agencies, and Indian missions abroad. Officials said this monitoring is ongoing as a precaution due to the situation in the region.
According to the government, more than 938 Indian seafarers have already been brought back safely, including 25 in the last 24 hours.
At the same time, port operations across India are continuing without
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