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'Concerning': India As 2 Indians Go Missing After Attack On Tanker Near Hormuz
India is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping worldwide, with more than 320,000 active seafarers in 2025, according to the shipping ministry.
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"Unacceptable": India On Sailor Injured In Russia Attack On Ship In Black Sea
India has reacted to reports of a Russian attack on a cargo vessel, saying the aggression is "completely unacceptable."
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Indian Among 5 Crew Members Killed On Hijacked Tanker Off Somalia Coast
Three Pakistani crew members and one Indian national were also wounded, the report said.
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6 Indians Onboard Hijacked Cargo Ship Carrying Turkish Weapons Near Somalia
The ship was carrying weapons bound for a Turkish military training facility in Mogadishu, as well as communications and satellite equipment.
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Video: Moment Ship With 21 Indian Sailors Came Under Iran's Attack In Hormuz
The incident involved a Panama-flagged container ship that was fired upon by Iranian boats amid an escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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India-Flagged Ship Sinks After Attack In Red Sea, 13 Indian Sailors Rescued
The vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, was attacked about 13 nautical miles south of the Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah.
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"He's Alive": Wife Of Sailor Who 'Died' Near Hormuz Approaches Top Court
On March 4, it was reported that Omani Coast Guards had found a burnt skull and bones in the captain's room. The embassy at the time said nobody had entered the captain's room and the remains "most likely" belonged to Captain Kumar.
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Opinion | 17 Dead, 166 Trapped: How Indian Seafarers Became 'Collateral' In Others' Wars
India is now the second-largest supplier of seafarers in the world, contributing 311,936 personnel. But that also means that they are among the easiest targets during war.
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Indian Sailor Goes Missing After Drone Strike On Ukrainian Ship
Ram Chandra had joined the merchant navy recently and was on only his second overseas assignment, having left for duty in September last year.
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13 Indian Sailors Trapped On Ship Near Ukraine Amid Black Sea Attacks: Report
The seamen's union also shared a video, purportedly recorded from the ship, showing large plumes of smoke billowing in the area around the ship, highlighting the unstable security situation at the port.
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India Issues Advisory For Indian Nationals On Commercial Vessels In Black Sea Region
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in coordination with the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), said the deteriorating security environment poses significant risks to civilian maritime traffic.
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LPG Tanker With 28 Indian Crew Members Attacked In Iranian Waters, All Safe
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has been in close contact with the relevant authorities and has confirmed that all Indian crew members are safe.
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Russia Says In Touch With India Over Ukraine Deaths, But Strikes To Continue
The comments came a day after India lodged a strong diplomatic protest with Moscow over the attack on the Guinea-Bissau-flagged merchant vessel MV Golden Leo, which was hit while leaving Ukraine's port of Odesa on Sunday.
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"Unacceptable": India Protests Deaths Of 4 Indian Sailors In Russian Attack Near Ukraine
India has condemned the attack and reiterated that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members is "deplorable and should be avoided."
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'Engaged Weeks Ago, Wanted New Job': Kerala Sailor Killed In Russian Attack
Joyan's family got to know about his death through an email received on Monday evening from the shipping company he worked with.
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'Concerning': India As 2 Indians Go Missing After Attack On Tanker Near Hormuz
India is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping worldwide, with more than 320,000 active seafarers in 2025, according to the shipping ministry.
-
"Unacceptable": India On Sailor Injured In Russia Attack On Ship In Black Sea
India has reacted to reports of a Russian attack on a cargo vessel, saying the aggression is "completely unacceptable."
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Indian Among 5 Crew Members Killed On Hijacked Tanker Off Somalia Coast
Three Pakistani crew members and one Indian national were also wounded, the report said.
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6 Indians Onboard Hijacked Cargo Ship Carrying Turkish Weapons Near Somalia
The ship was carrying weapons bound for a Turkish military training facility in Mogadishu, as well as communications and satellite equipment.
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Video: Moment Ship With 21 Indian Sailors Came Under Iran's Attack In Hormuz
The incident involved a Panama-flagged container ship that was fired upon by Iranian boats amid an escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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India-Flagged Ship Sinks After Attack In Red Sea, 13 Indian Sailors Rescued
The vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, was attacked about 13 nautical miles south of the Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah.
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"He's Alive": Wife Of Sailor Who 'Died' Near Hormuz Approaches Top Court
On March 4, it was reported that Omani Coast Guards had found a burnt skull and bones in the captain's room. The embassy at the time said nobody had entered the captain's room and the remains "most likely" belonged to Captain Kumar.
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Opinion | 17 Dead, 166 Trapped: How Indian Seafarers Became 'Collateral' In Others' Wars
India is now the second-largest supplier of seafarers in the world, contributing 311,936 personnel. But that also means that they are among the easiest targets during war.
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Indian Sailor Goes Missing After Drone Strike On Ukrainian Ship
Ram Chandra had joined the merchant navy recently and was on only his second overseas assignment, having left for duty in September last year.
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13 Indian Sailors Trapped On Ship Near Ukraine Amid Black Sea Attacks: Report
The seamen's union also shared a video, purportedly recorded from the ship, showing large plumes of smoke billowing in the area around the ship, highlighting the unstable security situation at the port.
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India Issues Advisory For Indian Nationals On Commercial Vessels In Black Sea Region
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in coordination with the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), said the deteriorating security environment poses significant risks to civilian maritime traffic.
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LPG Tanker With 28 Indian Crew Members Attacked In Iranian Waters, All Safe
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has been in close contact with the relevant authorities and has confirmed that all Indian crew members are safe.
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Russia Says In Touch With India Over Ukraine Deaths, But Strikes To Continue
The comments came a day after India lodged a strong diplomatic protest with Moscow over the attack on the Guinea-Bissau-flagged merchant vessel MV Golden Leo, which was hit while leaving Ukraine's port of Odesa on Sunday.
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"Unacceptable": India Protests Deaths Of 4 Indian Sailors In Russian Attack Near Ukraine
India has condemned the attack and reiterated that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members is "deplorable and should be avoided."
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'Engaged Weeks Ago, Wanted New Job': Kerala Sailor Killed In Russian Attack
Joyan's family got to know about his death through an email received on Monday evening from the shipping company he worked with.
