4,500+ Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf under close watch amid rising maritime threats: MEAIndia is currently overseeing the well-being of more than 4,500 Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf. Of this number, 163 seafare...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
India, GCC review cooperation, welcome launch of FTA negotiations at New York meetingIndia and the Gulf Cooperation Council held a Troika Ministerial Meeting to review their Joint Action Plan. The meeting included discussion...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
India in regular touch with Russian Embassy over crew of detained Unity tanker: MEAIndia is in regular contact with the Russian Embassy concerning detained crew members. The Unity oil tanker remains detained near Paradip P...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Vladimir Putin sends message on PM Narendra Modi's birthday; highlights role in strengthening Russia-India tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his contribution to strengthening the I...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
BRICS 2026: Global South must now shape, not merely follow, rules, says PM ModiPrime Minister Modi advocated for global governance reform, transforming privilege into partnership. He proposed a Seafarers Emergency Supp...
13 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
BRICS 2026: India's chairship and Global South's push for 'endless war to end of war'New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Summit amid global conflicts and economic challenges. Developing nations seek this platform to voice concern...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Seven Indian seafarers repatriated from Abu Dhabi after 11 months stranded on MV Sea Star 2Seven Indian seafarers stranded on MV Sea Star 2 have been repatriated from Abu Dhabi. The Indian Embassy confirmed these repatriations and...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Trapped with 23 crew and 110,000 tonnes of oil: Indian captain recounts 75 days stranded in Iran warAn Indian oil-tanker captain recounts 75 days stranded with his crew in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. He calls for protected ev...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
4,052 stranded Indian seafarers repatriated amid West Asia crisis, says Shipping Minister Sarbananda SonowalOver 4,000 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated during the West Asia crisis. Emergency response channels handled thousands of call...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
16 Indians, including 10 seafarers, killed in Middle East conflict: GovtSixteen Indian nationals, including ten seafarers, have died in the Middle East conflict this year. Seventy-five Indians sustained injuries...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
All 28 Indian crew safe after tanker attacked in Iranian waters: Indian Embassy in TehranAll 28 Indian crew members aboard the LPG tanker Disha are safe following an attack. The Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed their well-bein...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
India asks shipowners to avoid deploying seafarers through Strait of Hormuz after attacksIndia's maritime authority has advised against deploying seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive follows recent attacks on mercha...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
DG Shipping to monitor Indian seafarers irrespective of vessel flag: Sarbananda SonowalIndian seafarers in West Asia will now be monitored by the Directorate General of Shipping. A new dashboard will provide real-time informat...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Shipping union opposed to foreign sailors on Indian ships"NUSI is strongly opposed to the move by Indian ship owners to employ foreign seafarers on Indian ships," said its general secretary Abdulg...
13 Apr, 2016, 10.23 PM IST
Govt to increase monthly pension for seafarers to Rs 500 soonUnion Shipping Minister G K Vasan today said the government has decided to increase the monthly pension for seafarers to Rs 500.
05 Apr, 2013, 09.39 PM IST
- Maritime Labour Convention to take effect from August next year
Having met requisite conditions of ratifications as well of tonnage, ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) is now all set to enter int...
27 Aug, 2012, 06.35 AM IST
- Welfare schemes to offer solace to seafarers at ports
There is good news for Indian and foreign seafarers bringing their ships to berth at local ports in the region.
18 May, 2009, 12.40 AM IST