DG Shipping advises firms to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on Strait of Hormuz
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) advised shipowners and recruitment agencies to refrain from deploying Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating security threats. This directive follows a series of attacks on merchant ships in the region, raising safety concerns for Indian seafarers. The DGMA emphasized that ensuring the safety and welfare of Indian seafarers is a priority amidst the deteriorating security environment in the Persian Gulf.