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War & Conflict2h 18m ago

The Directorate General of Shipping has advised maritime recruitment agencies to restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict areas after three Indian crew members were killed in a US military strike on a commercial vessel off the Oman coast.

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New Delhi, Oman coast, Gulf region, Strait of Hormuz

Who
Directorate General of Shipping, Indian seafarers, US military, Ministry of External Affairs
What
The Directorate General of Shipping has advised maritime recruitment agencies to restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict areas after three Indian crew members were killed in a US military strike on a commercial vessel off the Oman coast.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:49:00 GMT · 2h 18m ago
Where
New Delhi, Oman coast, Gulf region, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Three Indian crew members were killed following a US military strike on the commercial vessel MT Settebello off the Oman coast, leading to increased security concerns in the Gulf region.
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How this affects you

This directive aims to protect Indian seafarers from escalating risks in conflict zones, potentially impacting the global maritime industry's crewing and operational choices in the Gulf region. The incident has also prompted India to officially protest the US military action.

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