The Federation of Seafarers and Indian Seafarers Union released footage of an April 22 attack by IRGC naval forces on a vessel with 21 Indian crew members in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting ongoing maritime security risks.
Three men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a Filipino cargo ship crew member was critically injured in a suspected hate crime in Avonmouth, near Bristol. Two other Filipino crew members were also assaulted. Police are investigating reports of racist language used during the incident.
Indian ship Lila Vadinar, carrying Kuwaiti crude, transited the Strait of Hormuz after being asked to turn back by Iran. Another Indian vessel also passed through. Seven India-bound ships, including fertilizer carriers, await evacuation amid escalating conflict restricting vessel movement.
A Qatari LNG carrier, LNGC Al-Rekayyat, carrying four Indian crew members, was targeted by a suspected drone attack near the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel sustained damage and its engine room caught fire, but all 29 crew members, including the Indians, are safe. Qatar accused Iran of the attack, calling it a violation of international law.
The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) is demanding a fresh probe into the death of Indian seafarer Rakesh Chauhan in Venezuela. The union alleges that vital organs were missing from his body upon return to India, contradicting the official cause of death as a heart attack.
The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) is demanding a fresh probe into the death of Indian seafarer Rakesh Chauhan in Venezuela. The union alleges his vital organs were missing from his body, contradicting the official cause of death as a heart attack. The family seeks justice and compensation.
President Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire by launching four drones at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, one striking a cargo vessel off Oman. This led the UN's International Maritime Organization to pause efforts to evacuate stranded ships, citing safety concerns.
A cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Gulf of Oman, prompting the UN maritime agency to pause its evacuation of stranded seafarers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is concluding a Mideast tour amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon talks and disputes over Hormuz transit fees.
The UN's International Maritime Organization suspended its escort program in the Strait of Hormuz after a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, the Ever Lovely, reported being hit by a projectile. US officials suspect Iran was behind the attack, which caused bridge damage but no casualties or environmental impact.
The UN's International Maritime Organization is coordinating the phased evacuation of over 11,000 seafarers from hundreds of stranded ships in the Gulf. Following a US-Iran ceasefire, temporary routes around risks like floating mines are established for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will evacuate over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Middle East, coordinating with Iran, Oman, and the US. Safety guarantees and navigation conditions have been secured for this large-scale operation.
The UN's International Maritime Organization will evacuate over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf following a US-Iran peace deal that reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, in cooperation with regional nations and the shipping industry, aims to restore maritime security after months of conflict disrupted global trade.
Over 11,000 seafarers will evacuate the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz via a plan supported by Iran and the US. Oman's Navy will facilitate phased exits through temporary maritime corridors due to unsafe prewar shipping lanes mined by Iran.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri detailed PM Modi's G7 discussions on trade, West Asia, and maritime security. Key outcomes include progress on India-US trade deal, CEPA with Canada, India-EU FTA by year-end, and India-UK CETA effective July 15. Modi also stressed seafarer safety and peace in West Asia.
PM Modi and President Trump met in France, discussing a US-Iran peace deal and the safety of Indian seafarers. Trump acknowledged the deaths of Indian mariners in US strikes and pledged support, while Modi emphasized the importance of maritime trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
PM Modi discussed maritime security and Indian seafarer safety with US President Trump at the G7 Summit. The meeting followed the deaths of three Indian sailors in US strikes off Oman. Trump expressed condolences and pledged cooperation on seafarer safety.
At the G7 Summit, PM Modi urged protection for global maritime routes and seafarers following the deaths of three Indian crew members. He emphasized dialogue and diplomacy for resolving global conflicts and called for equal partnerships, moving beyond a donor-recipient mindset.
Indian seafarers' union questions US military's claim of warning before airstrike on MT Settebello, which killed three crew. Union leader argues vessel was drifting, not violating blockade, and strike on engine room was excessive.
Fury mounts in India over US refusal to apologize for killing Indian sailors in Strait of Hormuz strikes. Leaders to meet at G7 amid strained relations, with families demanding answers and opposition criticizing PM Modi's silence.
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.
