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Nearly 1,500 ships have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for close to five months, immobilised since the outbreak of hostilities between the United States and Iran forced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on 28 February 2026, Economic Times reported.While the geopolitical standoff has dominated headlines, marine scientists warn that the greater danger may be unfolding beneath the surface of
Iran’s swift response in rescuing all crew members after the attack on the Mozambique‑flagged LPG tanker DISHA has been highlighted by its Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, as a demonstration of Tehran’s commitment to safeguarding seafarers regardless of nationality.He emphasised that the incident, which involved 28 Indian nationals, showcased the professionalism and determination of Iranian
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All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique‑flagged LPG tanker DISHA are confirmed safe after the vessel came under attack in Iranian territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Tehran has maintained close contact with local authorities and continues to monitor the situation.The Embassy of India in Tehran issued an official statement acknowledging the incident
India has condemned the attack on the Marshall Islands‑flagged MV Omorfi in the Black Sea on 18 July, which killed one Indian seafarer, Chief Officer Sagar Gupta, while two other Indian crew members survived.The incident, coming just a day before the deadly strike on MV Golden Leo that killed four Indians, has heightened concerns over the safety of Indian nationals serving on merchant vessels in
India on Friday reiterated its commitment to deepening strategic ties with Saudi Arabia after National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Riyadh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made the statement during its weekly press briefing.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised the importance of sustained high-level dialogue mechanisms between the two nations. He explained that the
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State-owned Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder in a landmark commercial shipbuilding tender floated by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, ET Infra reported.The tender, which is the first to be finalised after the Union Cabinet approved a ₹69,725 crore package to promote domestic shipbuilding, involves the construction of four Platform Supply Vessels.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, speaking at the 21st East Asia Summit in Manila, strongly condemned attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping in West Asia, stressing that international waterways must remain safe and unimpeded under international law.He linked maritime safety to wider global challenges, highlighting India’s commitment to ASEAN centrality, Indo-Pacific stability, and a
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