Indian Seafarer Killed in Gulf Incident, Dubai Consulate Says
Indian Seafarer Killed in Gulf Incident, Dubai Consulate Says
Dubai consulate confirms the death of an Indian crew member in a Gulf maritime incident and says it is coordinating with the ship owner as investigations begin.
An Indian crew member was killed in a maritime incident in the Gulf, and the Dubai consulate said it is in touch with the ship's owner as details are being gathered. Further information is awaited as investigators look into what happened.
In a related briefing, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways noted that all Indian seafarers remain safe in the region, with no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels reported since the last update. The ministry, through the Directorate General of Shipping, has helped repatriate more than 2,999 Indian seafarers from various locations across the Gulf, including 23 in the last 48 hours. It also stressed ongoing coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions, and maritime stakeholders to safeguard seafarer welfare and ensure uninterrupted maritime operations.
Port operations across India were described as normal, with no congestion reported as officials monitor developments in West Asia and stay ready to respond to any new information.
