'Exercise utmost caution': India issues advisory for nationals taking up work on vessels in Black Sea
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory urging nationals to exercise extreme caution when working on commercial vessels in the Black Sea due to heightened security risks from missile and drone attacks. The advisory follows a rise in such attacks since April, which resulted in the deaths of five Indians. Seafarers are advised to assess security risks thoroughly and ensure compliance with international maritime standards regarding their employment terms.