DGMA advises firms against deploying Indian sailors through Strait of Hormuz due to attacks
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has issued an advisory to ship owners, managers, and recruitment companies, urging them to avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This directive follows recent attacks on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, in the region, which resulted in one Indian fatality and nine injuries. The government has also requested the shipping authority to establish a dashboard for providing real-time information on Indian seafarers operating in the area, irrespective of the ship's flag, to enhance safety and monitoring.
Key Points
- The DGMA advised shipping firms to avoid deploying Indian sailors through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The advisory follows recent attacks on MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, affecting Indian nationals.
- One Indian sailor died and nine were injured in the recent incidents.
- The government has requested a real-time dashboard for monitoring Indian seafarers in the region.
Exam Facts
- Issuing authority: Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA).
- Region of concern: Strait of Hormuz.
- Vessels attacked: MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa.
- The government requested a dashboard for Indian seafarers.
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