Watch: Indian seafarers take cover as vessel attacked in Hormuz back in April
The Federation of Seafarers and Indian Seafarers Union released footage of an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian naval forces. The incident underscores the severe risks faced by Indian maritime workers in the region amid ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
India's significant role in the global maritime workforce makes the safety of its seafarers a critical national security and humanitarian concern.
The Federation of Seafarers and Indian Seafarers Union (FSUI) has released an old video showing a vessel carrying 22 crew members, including 21 Indians, coming under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22.The footage shows several small boats surrounding the vessel, an RPG being fired and seafarers rushing to the ship’s alleyways to take cover as the confrontation unfolded.The union also released images showing crew members taking cover while the vessel was under attack.“These were not pirates.
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