Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Modi Proposes Emergency Network to Protect Seafarers Amid Sea Wars
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about protecting people who work on ships.
He made the proposal at the 18th BRICS Summit.
He suggested creating a Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network.
The network could send danger alerts and provide medical help.
It could also help workers contact their families and leave dangerous places.
Modi said safe sea routes are important for world trade.
Indian ships and seafarers have faced attacks, piracy and abductions.
Five Indian seafarers died in the Black Sea during fighting involving Russia and Ukraine.
Modi also discussed the issue with the leaders of Russia and Iran.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network at the 18th BRICS Summit.
The proposed network would provide distress alerts, medical aid, family communication and evacuation support.
Modi said secure sea lanes, open supply routes and safe seafarers are essential to global trade.
He also discussed seafarer safety with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Indian ships have faced attacks, some seafarers were abducted by pirates, and five Indian seafarers died in the Black Sea.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seafarers, Indian ships and Indian seafarers, along with the leaders of Russia and Iran.
- What
- Modi proposed a Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network and called for safer sea lanes.
- When
- Saturday, during the 18th BRICS Summit; no calendar date is provided.
- Where
- At the BRICS Summit and in discussions with Russian and Iranian leaders; related incidents occurred in the Black Sea.
- Why
- Because seafarers support global trade but have faced attacks, piracy, abductions and deaths during conflicts.
- Proposal
- Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network
- Proposed assistance
- Distress alerts, medical aid, family communication and evacuation support
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Leaders consulted
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
- Reported deaths
- Five Indian seafarers died in the Black Sea
- Reported threats
- Attacks on Indian ships and abductions of Indian seafarers by pirates
- Related hostilities
- The United States-Iran conflict and Russia-Ukraine hostilities
