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'Avoid deploying Indian seafarers': Centre tells ship owners as Iran war reignites
Published 16 July 2026 ยท india
In a post on X, the maritime regulator said the decision had been taken to protect the safety, security and welfare of Indian seafarers as
In a post on X, the maritime regulator said the decision had been taken to protect the safety, security and welfare of Indian seafarers as hostilities in the region continue to intensify. The DGMA noted that several merchant vessels, including Mombasa B, Al Bahyah, GFS Galaxy, MT WEDYAN and AL REKAYYAT, have recently come under attack, highlighting the growing risks to commercial shipping and crews transiting the area.
Published: July 16, 2026 โข 10:56 AM IST ยท Updated: July 16, 2026 โข 11:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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In a post on X, the maritime regulator said the decision had been taken to protect the safety, security and welfare of Indian seafarers as hostilities in the region continue to intensify.
The DGMA noted that several merchant vessels, including Mombasa B, Al Bahyah, GFS Galaxy, MT WEDYAN and AL REKAYYAT, have recently come under attack, highlighting the growing risks to commercial shipping and crews transiting the area.