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Avoid deploying sailors on vessels moving via Strait, DGMA tells companies

India's shipping regulator has advised against deploying seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive follows recent attacks on merchant vessels in the West Asia region. Two attacks on Tuesday involved commercial ships carrying thirty Indian seafarers. The directorate cited heightened security and ongoing conflict as reasons for enhanced measures. Fleet owners were previously asked to restrict seafarer deployment in this area.

17 Jul 2026 3:20 am