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The Directorate General of Shipping issued a new advisory for maritime recruitment and placement agencies. Agencies must restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict areas. This order remains in effect until further notice.
The advisory follows a US military strike near the Oman coast. Three Indian crew members on the MT Settebello went missing after the incident. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack on the vessel.
Key details from the circular:
- Agencies must stop sending Indian seafarers to conflict zones.
- Companies may perform emergency crew changes with crew consent.
- Vessels in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz must increase security vigilance.
- Ship masters must monitor navigational warnings from security agencies.
- Companies must follow all ship security measures and company procedures.
The regulator noted recent security incidents involving the following vessels:
- MT Marivex
- MT Settebello
- MV Jalveer
The Directorate General of Shipping works with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. It also coordinates with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian Navy, and Indian missions abroad. These groups monitor the situation to protect Indian seafarers.
The advisory follows rising tensions between Iran and Israel in the region.