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Eleven Indian Seafarers Dead as 139 Remain Stuck in Hormuz
India’s shipping ministry reported that 11 Indian seafarers have died since the West Asia crisis began.
Another 139 Indian seafarers are still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait is an important route for ships, and the conflict has affected it.
Officials said Indian-flagged ships were attacked four times.
They also reported 74 incidents involving foreign-flagged ships that had Indian crew members aboard.
So far, 4,292 Indian seafarers have been brought home safely.
The figures were shared by ministry secretary Vijay Kumar.
He spoke at a press conference for the Sagar Manthan dialogue.
MoPSW Secretary Vijay Kumar said 11 Indian seafarers have died since the West Asia crisis began.
A further 139 Indian seafarers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kumar reported four attacks on Indian-flagged vessels.
He also reported 74 incidents involving foreign-flagged vessels carrying Indian crew.
A total of 4,292 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated.
- Who
- Indian seafarers; figures were announced by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Secretary Vijay Kumar.
- What
- Eleven Indian seafarers have died, 139 remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, and 4,292 have been repatriated safely.
- Where
- The Strait of Hormuz and other locations affected by the West Asia crisis.
- When
- Since the start of the West Asia crisis; Kumar made the announcement on Monday.
- Why
- The article links the situation to the US-Israel and Iran conflict, which impacted the Strait of Hormuz.
Key facts
- Confirmed Indian seafarer deaths
- 11
- Seafarers still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz
- 139
- Indian seafarers safely repatriated
- 4,292
- Attacks on Indian-flagged vessels
- 4
- Incidents involving foreign-flagged vessels with Indian crew
- 74
- Official providing the figures
- Vijay Kumar, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Event
- Third edition of Sagar Manthan — The Great Oceans Dialogue
Quotes
Vijay Kumar
Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
“There have been a total of four attacks on Indian flagged vessels and 74 incidents involving foreign flagged vessels, where Indian crew was onboard. Unfortunately there have been 11 confirmed casualties and 4,292 Indian seafarers have been repatriated safely.”
indianexpress.com
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