The Directorate General of Shipping has said that three Indian seafarers, serving on board foreign-flagged vessels, were killed and one person was injured amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region. The Directorate, IFC-IOR, MRCC and other authorities are maintaining close coordination with all stakeholders to ensure their continued safety, well-being and timely support. All necessary support, assistance and facilitation are being extended to the affected seafarers and their families.

As per the latest reports, there have been no confirmed instances of casualty, detention, or boarding involving Indian-flagged vessels. Monitoring and verification efforts are ongoing, and Indian-flagged vessels continue to operate in the region. The Directorate General of Shipping have constituted a quick response team to carry out immediate response, evacuation coordination, and support function to Indian seafarers stranded in and around the Persian Gulf region as tension rises in West Asia.