On March 15, the Indian-flagged vessel ‘Jag Laadki’ successfully departed from Fujairah port in the UAE, transporting approximately 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil to India, as reported by the Ministry of Shipping and Ports. The ministry confirmed that both the vessel and its crew of Indian seafarers are safe. Furthermore, no incidents involving Indian seafarers have been reported in the last 24 hours, indicating a stable situation in the region.
In addition to ‘Jag Laadki’, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, are currently en route to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz. They are expected to arrive at Mundra Port and Kandla Port on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Currently, 22 Indian-flagged vessels with 611 seafarers are situated west of the Persian Gulf, and the Directorate General of Shipping is actively monitoring the situation in collaboration with ship owners and Indian missions.
The DG Shipping Control Room has been responsive, handling nearly 3,000 phone calls and over 5,300 emails from seafarers and their families seeking assistance. So far, 276 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated from the Gulf region, with 23 repatriations occurring in the last 24 hours alone. The Ministry of External Affairs is also closely monitoring developments in West Asia and the Gulf, prioritizing the safety and welfare of Indian nationals.
