After ninth seafarer death, Centre moves to track every Indian at sea, liaison officers for each affected family
The Indian government initiated measures to track every Indian seafarer following the death of a ninth seafarer amid the US-Iran conflict. An operational dashboard will monitor all Indian crew members on vessels, and dedicated liaison officers will be assigned to support families of those killed or injured. This decision follows multiple attacks on vessels with Indian crew, highlighting the escalating risks faced by seafarers in the region.