In Focus Podcast | Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?
A podcast discussion explores the risks faced by Indian seafarers working on ships subject to international sanctions. The conversation addresses recent attacks and legal detentions involving Indian crew members in conflict zones.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of global geopolitics, maritime labor rights, and the safety of workers caught in international trade disputes.
While merchant ships across the world have been manned by Indian seafarers, officers, engineers and crew for years, recent conflicts have suddenly brought Indian seafarers into focus. A recent flashpoint was when the U.S. attacked three ships allegedly carrying Iranian cargo, on the grounds that they were sanctioned vessels. Three Indian seafarers were killed in those attacks.
The article presents a balanced discussion by hosting experts with different perspectives on maritime law and shipping.
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