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Over 1,927 Indian Seafarers Safely Repatriated Amid West Asia Tensions

The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has successfully facilitated the repatriation of more than 1,927 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region. Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal confirmed that all Indian crew members are safe and no incidents have involved Indian-flagged vessels in the past day. The ministry is coordinating closely with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian missions to ensure seafarer welfare and uninterrupted maritime operations. The government is also prioritizing the concerns of the trading community to prevent any logistical disruptions.

Key Points: 1,927+ Indian Seafarers Repatriated, Gulf Region Safe: Ministry

  • Over 1,927 seafarers repatriated
  • 124 repatriated in last 24 hours
  • No incidents with Indian vessels
  • Continuous inter-ministerial coordination
  • Focus on preventing trade bottlenecks
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Over 1,927 Indian seafarers repatriated so far: Union Shipping Ministry

Shipping Ministry confirms safe repatriation of over 1,927 Indian crew, with no incidents involving Indian vessels in the Gulf in the last 24 hours.

"All Indian seafarers in the region are safe, and there has been no incident involving an Indian-flagged vessel in the past 24 hours. - Mukesh Mangal"

New Delhi, April 10

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal on Friday provided a reassuring update on the status of vessels and crew members in the Gulf region, highlighting that no incident has been reported involving Indian vessels in the past 24 hours.

Addressing an Inter-Ministerial Briefing, Mangal announced that the Ministry has facilitated the return of over 1,927 Indian seafarers so far, including 124 just in the last 24 hours, reiterating the government's repatriation efforts during the West Asia crisis.

"All Indian seafarers in the region are safe, and there has been no incident involving an Indian-flagged vessel in the past 24 hours...The ministry has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 1,927 Indian seafarers so far, including 124 in the last 24 hours," he said.

The ministry emphasised its commitment to ensuring seafarer welfare and uninterrupted maritime operations, highlighting continuous coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions, and maritime stakeholders.

Mangal highlighted that the government is prioritising the concerns of the trading community to prevent logistical bottlenecks.

"I would also like to inform that the Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways reviewed the current situation today with all the ports and all the organisations under our Ministry of Port Shipping and Waterways and has directed all the organisations, including ports and DG shipping, to take immediate measures to resolve issues that are brought to their notice by the exporters or by anyone," he said.

Earlier on April 8, Mangal said that all Indian seafarers in West Asia remain safe and maritime operations continue without disruption, outlining key initiatives and developments undertaken by the Ministry of Shipping.

"All seafarers in the Persian Gulf remain safe," he said, adding that Indian vessels and crew in the region are being closely monitored.

Mangal also shared updates on policy measures focused on promoting port-led development and boosting the overall growth of India's shipping sector.

He said that several Indian-flagged vessels are currently present in the region, and the government is maintaining continuous coordination with relevant ministries, Indian missions abroad, and maritime stakeholders to ensure safety and stability.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to hear our people are safe. But the number 1,927 seems low compared to how many Indian seafarers work globally. Hope the repatriation efforts are scaled up quickly for everyone still there.
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Rohit P
The families of these seafarers must be so relieved. Salute to the officials working round the clock on this. Safety first always.
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Sarah B
As someone with family in shipping, this is reassuring news. The coordination between ministries is crucial. Hope the focus on preventing logistical bottlenecks for traders is also effective.
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Vikram M
While the repatriation is good, the article is heavy on reassurance and light on concrete future steps. What's the plan for the remaining seafarers? Continuous monitoring is fine, but we need a clear evacuation protocol if things escalate.
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Karthik V
Our seafarers are the unsung heroes of global trade, especially from states like Kerala and Goa. Glad the government is acting. "All seafarers... remain safe" are the best words to read today. 🙏

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