Government Confirms 778 Indian Seafarers Stranded on 28 Vessels in Persian Gulf

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28 Indian Vessels, 778 Seafarers Stuck in Persian Gulf: Official

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News18•11-03-2026, 18:30

28 Indian Vessels, 778 Seafarers Stuck in Persian Gulf: Official

•28 Indian vessels with 778 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf, a government official confirmed.
•Of these, 24 vessels (677 seafarers) are near the Strait of Hormuz's western part, and 4 vessels (101 seafarers) are on the eastern side.
•Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, stated authorities are actively monitoring for safety and providing medical aid.
•Ministry is closely tracking the evolving maritime situation in the West Asia region, strengthening preparedness measures.
•DG Shipping issued advisories for enhanced security measures and strict reporting protocols for Indian flag vessels and seafarers.

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