"Assess Security Risks": Centre's Black Sea Advisory To Indian Sailors
The Indian government has issued a formal advisory warning citizens against taking maritime jobs in the Black Sea due to high security risks. This follows the deaths of five Indian sailors in recent attacks on commercial ships in the region.
Why it matters
It underscores the dangers faced by civilian workers in active conflict zones and the government's role in protecting its citizens abroad.
The government has advised citizens to carefully assess the security situation before taking up employment in conflict-hit maritime zones, especially in the Black Sea region.The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory flagging security risks in the Black Sea and adjoining maritime areas."Indian nationals intending to undertake employment on commercial vessels operating in or transiting the conflict-affected region are advised to carefully assess the prevailing security risks before accepting such assignments," the advisory read.Those choosing to undertake such job offers should exercise utmost caution, the government added.Read: 4 Indians Killed, 1 Critical After Attack On Ship At Odesa Port In UkraineThe advisory follows the death of five Indians in two attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea region over the past week.
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