An Indian national was among five crew members killed after Somali pirates hijacked the fuel tanker MT Honour 25, with the vessel later coming under the control of security forces in Somalia’s Puntland region. The deceased Indian sailor has been identified as Mohammed Tanweeruz Zaman, a resident of West Bengal who worked as a cook...
Two Indian seafarers have gone missing in the Black Sea after reportedly jumping into the water when their cargo vessel came under attack from drones while sailing near the mouth of the Danube River, authorities said on Monday. The missing crew members have been identified as Chandra Ram Dubey and Deepak Kumar Gupta. They were...
An Indian sailor who had been reported missing after an attack on a commercial cargo vessel near the coast of Oman has been found dead, bringing a tragic conclusion to an incident that has once again highlighted the growing security concerns in key international shipping routes. The deceased crew member was serving aboard the cargo...
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of every Indian seafarer working across the globe, regardless of the nationality or registration of the vessel they serve on. The assurance came after the tragic death of an Indian sailor in an incident near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz,...
India has intensified monitoring efforts across key maritime corridors in the Gulf region amid growing concerns over regional instability and the security of international shipping routes. The heightened alert comes after a deadly escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has raised fears about the safety of commercial vessels operating near the strategically critical...
In response to the ongoing trade tensions triggered by fresh tariffs from the United States under former President Donald Trump’s administration, India has temporarily suspended all outbound postal services to the US. The decision is being seen as a strategic move in light of the increased tariffs imposed on a range of Indian goods. According...