Key facts
- India's Directorate General of Shipping has advised maritime recruitment and placement agencies to restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict zones.
- This directive was issued after three Indian seafarers were killed in a US military strike on the commercial vessel MT Settebello off the Oman coast.
- The Directorate General of Shipping is closely monitoring the evolving situation in coordination with various ministries and stakeholders.
- Masters of vessels operating in or transiting through the Gulf region are advised to maintain heightened security awareness and implement security measures.
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued a directive advising maritime recruitment and placement agencies to restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict areas until further notice. This decision follows a recent US military strike on the commercial vessel MT Settebello off the Oman coast, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian crew members.