Centre warns Indian seafarers about jobs in 'volatile' Black Sea
The Indian government has issued an advisory urging its seafarers to avoid jobs in the Black Sea region due to escalating risks from ongoing conflicts. This warning follows recent incidents where ships with Indian nationals were struck by projectiles, notably the MV AGN Ragnar near Odesa and MV Golden Leo, which resulted in fatalities. The Ministry of External Affairs is actively engaged, summoning the Russian chargé d'affaires and maintaining contact with authorities to ensure the safety of Indian citizens in the region.
Key Points
- India has advised its seafarers against working in the Black Sea due to high risks.
- Recent incidents involved attacks on ships carrying Indian nationals, leading to casualties.
- The Ministry of External Affairs is monitoring the situation and engaging with relevant authorities.
- The advisory underscores the volatile security situation in the Black Sea region.
Exam Facts
- The advisory was issued by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration.
- MV AGN Ragnar was struck at the port of Odesa, with four Indian nationals on board.
- MV Golden Leo, a Guinea Bissau-flagged ship, was hit, resulting in 10 seafarer deaths, including four Indians.
- The MEA summoned the Russian chargé d'affaires after the MV Golden Leo incident.
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