India to account for each seafarer irrespective of vessel flag: Govt's big announcement after sailor killed in Hormuz
The Indian government has launched a 'Seafarer-First' initiative to track and ensure the safety of Indian sailors on all vessels in the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters. This follows the death of an Indian seafarer in a missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the government's response to escalating maritime security threats affecting its citizens abroad.
Emphasising the welfare of seafarers amidst escalating maritime security crisis in West Asia, the Centre on Tuesday launched a comprehensive "Seafarer-First" response that will account for every Indian on every vessel, irrespective of their flags, operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.The announcement comes after an Indian seafarer, identified as Rohan Kumar, was killed after two Emirati oil tankers came under missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz.Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the initiative adopts a whole-of-government approach to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian crew members in the sea.He directed the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) to establish a comprehensive vessel-by-vessel operational dashboard to account for every Indian on every vessel, irrespective of their flags, operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.Also Read: How many Indian seafarers have been killed since US-Iran war…
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