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India restricts deployment of seafarers to conflict zones after repeated attacks in Hormuz
Published 14 June 2026 ยท india
Following a fatal US military strike off the Oman coast that killed three Indian seafarers, India's Directorate General of Shipping has advised recruitment agencies to
Following a fatal US military strike off the Oman coast that killed three Indian seafarers, India's Directorate General of Shipping has advised recruitment agencies to halt seafarer deployments to conflict zones. Vessels in the Gulf region are urged to maintain heightened security vigilance amid escalating risks, with crew changes permitted only in emergencies with crew consent.
Published: June 14, 2026 โข 10:16 PM IST ยท Updated: June 14, 2026 โข 11:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Following a fatal US military strike off the Oman coast that killed three Indian seafarers, India's Directorate General of Shipping has advised recruitment agencies to halt seafarer deployments to conflict zones.
Vessels in the Gulf region are urged to maintain heightened security vigilance amid escalating risks, with crew changes permitted only in emergencies with crew consent.