The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) in India has advised maritime recruitment and placement agencies to restrict deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict areas after three seafarers were killed onboard MT Settebello off the Oman coast.

Strait of Hormuz, Oman coast, India

Who

Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) in India, Indian seafarers, US military, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:11:51 GMT · 2h 38m ago

Where

Strait of Hormuz, Oman coast, India ·

Why

The decision was made due to recent attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and off the Oman coast that resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers, reportedly following a US military strike.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

India's action to restrict seafarer deployment could potentially affect global shipping operations, particularly those reliant on Indian maritime labor in conflict-prone areas. The diplomatic summoning of a US official indicates heightened international tension surrounding maritime security in the Gulf region.

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https://www.timesnownews.com/india/restrict-deployment-of-indian-seafarers-in-war-affected-zones-dg-shipping-asks-agencies-after-three-indians-killed-in-recent-maritime-attacks-strait-of-hormuz-oman-article-154621802
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