Indian seafarers not to be deployed to conflict zones: DGS
The Directorate General of Shipping has advised recruitment agencies to stop deploying Indian seafarers to conflict zones following recent security incidents in the Gulf region. The directive follows the deaths of three Indian sailors in a strike on a merchant vessel near Oman.
Why it matters
This policy change directly impacts the safety of thousands of Indian maritime workers and reflects the escalating geopolitical risks in the Gulf region.
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has advised maritime recruitment and placement agencies to restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict zones until further orders. However, companies may carry out crew changes in emergency situations with the consent of the crew members.
The article provides a factual account of a government safety advisory and the context behind it without editorializing.
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