Seafarers’ safety ‘highest priority’, says Indian Embassy in Ukraine amid attacks on ships in Black Sea
The Indian Embassy in Ukraine emphasized that the safety of seafarers is its 'highest priority' following reports of 15 sailors, including 13 Indians, trapped at the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk amid escalating attacks on ships in the Black Sea. The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) issued an urgent appeal regarding the situation of the M.V. AMIR1, highlighting the life-threatening conditions faced by the crew. The embassy's statement underscores the need for immediate action to ensure the safety of Indian nationals in the region.