India has reported that 12.96 lakh passengers (approximately 1.2 million) have returned from West Asia since 28 February, while more than 2,764 Indian seafarers, including 24 in the past 24 hours, have been safely repatriated from across the Gulf region.
Amid the evolving situation in West Asia due to the conflict in Iran and surrounding waters, the Government of India continues to remain actively engaged in ensuring preparedness and operational continuity.
As reported by local media, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has implemented necessary safeguards to protect Indian vessels and seafarers operating in the region.It also continues to work closely with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions and maritime stakeholders to ensure seafarer welfare and the smooth functioning of maritime operations. According to the Ministry, all Indian seafarers in the region are currently safe, and no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels have been reported in the past 24 hours.
The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) Control Room has handled 7,755 calls and over 16,518 emails since its activation, including 57 calls and 192 emails in the past day.
Source: Safety4sea
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