Avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels moving via Strait of Hormuz: DGMA to shipping companies
The Indian Directorate General of Maritime Administration has advised shipping companies to stop deploying Indian sailors on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows recent attacks on two tankers that resulted in casualties among Indian crew members.
Why it matters
The directive reflects escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the direct impact on the safety of international maritime workers.
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has directed ship owners, ship managers and recruitment and placement service companies to avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz until further orders amid the West Asia crisis.
The article reports on government directives and security concerns without taking a political stance on the underlying conflict.
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