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India’s Big Safety Move After Sailors Killed… DGMA Stops Indian Seafarer Deployment Through Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Tensions
New Delhi issues strict advisory for shipowners and recruitment companies as attacks on commercial vessels raise concerns over the safety of Indian maritime workers in the Gulf region.
In a major step to protect Indian maritime workers amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Indian government has restricted the deployment of Indian seafarers on vessels passing through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
The decision by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) comes after increasing security threats in the region following the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. Authorities expressed concerns over the safety of sailors working on commercial ships operating near conflict-affected waters.
The advisory was issued after two Indian seafarers were killed in attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz within the past few days, according to reports. The incidents have raised fresh concerns about the risks faced by Indian crew members working on international shipping routes.
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In an official order issued on Wednesday, the DGMA directed shipowners, ship managers, and Recruitment and Placement Service Licence (RPSL) companies not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels undertaking voyages through the Strait of Hormuz until further instructions.
The maritime regulator stated that the move was taken to safeguard the safety, security, and welfare of Indian seafarers due to a “significant” increase in risks faced by commercial vessels operating in the region.
Several ships, including Mombasa B, Al Bahyah, GFS Galaxy, MT Wedyan, and Al Rekayyat, have been operating in areas affected by growing tensions, increasing concerns over maritime security.
India is one of the world’s largest suppliers of trained maritime professionals, with more than 300,000 Indian sailors working across global shipping fleets. The government has been closely monitoring the safety situation of Indian nationals working in conflict-sensitive regions.
The latest advisory comes after US strikes on Iranian military installations intensified fears of a wider regional conflict. The developments have also raised concerns about possible disruptions to global shipping routes and energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The waterway remains one of the world’s most critical maritime passages, with a large share of global oil shipments moving through the region. Any prolonged instability could impact international trade and shipping operations.
As tensions continue between Washington and Tehran, India’s latest move highlights the government’s focus on protecting its citizens working in high-risk international zones.
