‘Carefully assess security risks’: MEA’s advisory to vessels operating in Black Sea region
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to assess security risks before working on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, citing increased threats from missile and drone attacks. The advisory follows a rise in attacks on merchant vessels since April 2026, which have resulted in the deaths of five Indian nationals. The MEA recommended that seafarers gather detailed information about their vessel's route and maintain communication with their families while at sea.