An Indian seafarer aboard the Iranian-held vessel Epaminondas is safe, officials confirmed, amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions involving ship seizures by Iran, with multiple Indian crew members across vessels being monitored by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
India confirmed 22 seafarers aboard two foreign-flagged ships targeted in the Strait of Hormuz are safe. Authorities are coordinating evacuations, monitoring the situation, and assisting nationals as tensions persist, while maritime operations and port activities in India remain unaffected
The government said all Indian seafarers in the Gulf and West Asia are safe, with no incidents reported. Over 2,487 have been repatriated, while flights continue and authorities monitor the situation to ensure safety of Indian nationals
The government said all Indian seafarers and ships in the Gulf region are safe, with no incidents reported in the past 24 hours. Authorities continue repatriation efforts and coordination with missions to ensure safety amid ongoing regional tensions
The government said 16 Indian vessels remain in the Persian Gulf while over 1,599 seafarers have been repatriated. India has evacuated 1,777 nationals from Iran and continues monitoring the situation, ensuring safe transit and normal port and flight operations
