The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has advised maritime agencies to restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict areas until further orders after three Indian seafarers were killed following a US military strike off the Oman coast.

Oman coast, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Gulf region, India

Who

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

What

When

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:46:00 GMT · 1h 52m ago

Where

Oman coast, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Gulf region, India ·

Why

Three Indian seafarers were killed following a US military strike off the Oman coast, leading the DGS to issue an advisory to restrict deployment and enhance security awareness.

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How this affects you

India has restricted the deployment of its seafarers to conflict zones and advised heightened vigilance for vessels in the Gulf region, impacting maritime operations due to increased risks following security incidents and a US military strike that killed Indian nationals.

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Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-restricts-deployment-of-seafarers-to-conflict-zones-shipping-authority-issues-fresh-advisory/articleshow/131724868.cms
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