Amid regional unrest in the Gulf and West Asia, India’s government delivered positive news Sunday: all Indian seafarers are accounted for and safe, with zero incidents on Indian ships over the past day. This comes as repatriation efforts intensify.
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry reports assisting over 2,084 seafarers’ returns via the Directorate General of Shipping, adding 75 from Gulf spots in the last 24 hours. Indian ports operate smoothly, free of backlog or halts.
Collaboration with foreign ministry, embassies, and sea trade partners keeps seafarer safety and shipping lanes open. The non-stop Shipping Control Room has fielded 6,053 calls and 12,787+ emails total, 80 calls and 112 emails yesterday.
Embassies engage continuously with Indians on ground, offering support and guidance. MEA tracks developments hourly, running 24-hour helplines with updates on rules, flights, and consulate help. Ties with communities, pros, and firms stay strong.
Air travel persists in open skies: 897,000 flyers home since late February. UAE runs capped special flights, eyeing 95 today for safety. Saudi, Oman flights to India ongoing; Qatar partially open for 8-10 inbound. Iran/Israel skies shut—reroutes from Iran via Armenia/Azerbaijan, Israel via Jordan/Egypt.
The government’s multi-pronged strategy highlights proactive crisis management, prioritizing citizen safety while sustaining vital economic links in a volatile zone.
