Seafarers' advocates cautiously welcomed a tentative deal between Iran and the US to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, expressing hope for the return of approximately 20,000 stranded crew members. The deal, set to take effect Friday, involves Iran lifting its "toll booth" system and the US ending its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi, calling him an 'obedient servant' to foreign forces after the killing of Indian sailors and "threatening language" from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Gandhi questioned Modi's silence and urged India to postpone a US trade visit.
US naval forces rescued 14 Indian seafarers from the sinking vessel Virat-1 off the Oman coast on Sunday after it suffered mechanical failure. All crew members are safe and en route to Mumbai.
Following a US military strike that killed three Indian seafarers off Oman, India's Directorate General of Shipping advised restricting seafarer deployment to conflict areas and urged heightened security for vessels in the Gulf region.
14 Indian seafarers were rescued after their vessel, MSV Virat 1, sank off the coast of Oman on Sunday. The ship began taking on water approximately 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd due to engine failure. The crew abandoned the vessel and transferred to a life raft, with rescue efforts coordinated by Omani authorities and supported by the US Navy.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members aboard. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
Recent deaths of Indian sailors on a sanctioned ship after a US strike highlight seafarers' lack of awareness about 'dark ships'. Unions are urging the Indian government to push for stronger international safety measures for Indian seafarers operating in conflict zones.
Thousands of seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the Iran conflict, with over 500 merchant ships affected. Captain Shafiqul Islam describes the fear, uncertainty, and logistical challenges faced by crews, including delayed voyages, increased costs, and psychological strain.
India's Ministry of External Affairs protested repeated strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after a Palau-flagged ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals. MEA summoned the US Charge d'Affaires to register a strong protest.
Family of Aditya Sharma, a 24-year-old deck cadet from Himachal Pradesh, killed in an attack on MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz, demands an inquiry and the return of his mortal remains. Three Indian seafarers died in the incident.
All 20 Indian seafarers aboard the bitumen tanker MT Jalveer are safe following a maritime security incident near Oman's Shinas port. Crew evacuation operations have begun, with six seafarers already being moved to the port. This incident occurs amid heightened regional maritime security concerns.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead after a US precision strike on the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. India's foreign ministry summoned a top US diplomat to lodge a strong protest.
Three Indian seafarers are confirmed dead after a U.S. military strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. stated the vessel failed to follow instructions and was carrying Iranian oil, violating a blockade. India has lodged a strong protest.
Two Indian sailors died and a chief engineer is missing after the Palau-flagged MT Settebello was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. 21 of 24 Indian crew members were rescued, with search operations ongoing. India has formally protested the attack, citing escalating regional tensions.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead following a US attack on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz. While 21 of the 24 Indian crew members were rescued, the bodies of the three deceased sailors were recovered. India has lodged a protest with the US over the incident.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead after a US attack on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz. While 21 crew members were rescued, the bodies of the three deceased were recovered. India has lodged a protest with the US, questioning the necessity of the attack.
India summoned a senior US diplomat after US forces fired on the Palau-flagged vessel Settebello off Oman, injuring three Indian sailors and leaving three missing. The US claims the ship failed to comply with instructions during a strike targeting Iranian oil transport.
Thousands of sailors are trapped in the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran war, facing exhaustion, fear, and supply shortages. Iran's blockade has halted crucial oil and gas transport, with attempts to leave failing and prices for essentials like water soaring.
The head of the UN's maritime agency stated that evacuating 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf remains too risky due to ongoing conflict, despite a ceasefire. Arsenio Dominguez of the IMO highlighted that crew safety is not guaranteed, with 11 seafarers killed since February 28. Efforts to establish safe passage are ongoing, but the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz prevents immediate action.
As a peace deal between the US and Iran remains elusive, low-wage seafarers are left in limbo as they witness an unprecedented 21st-century battle.
As a peace deal between the US and Iran remains elusive, low-wage seafarers are left in limbo as they witness an unprecedented 21st-century battle.
