Archive · 29 Jul 2026
166 Indian seafarers near Hormuz: MEA
There are 166 Indian seafarers near the Strait of Hormuz, which is a very important place for oil ships.
The Indian government is keeping an eye on them to make sure they are safe.
Some of these seafarers are on Indian ships, and some are on foreign ships.
The government is ready to help if needed.
There are six Indian ships with 125 seafarers west of the Strait of Hormuz.
An additional 41 Indian seafarers are on foreign ships in the same area.
The Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Shipping are monitoring the situation.
Indian missions in the region are in touch with the Ministry of Shipping for support.
The government is ready to offer assistance if required.
- Who
- Indian seafarers and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- What
- Confirmation of the presence of 166 Indian seafarers near the Strait of Hormuz
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- West of the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
- Why
- To ensure the well-being and welfare of Indian seafarers in the region
Government Assurance
Seafarer Concerns
Safety Measures
Government Assurance
The Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Shipping are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the well-being and welfare of Indian seafarers.
Seafarer Concerns
Seafarers may still have concerns about their safety due to the volatile geopolitical situation in the region.
- Number of Indian Ships
- 6
- Number of Indian Seafarers on Indian Ships
- 125
- Number of Indian Seafarers on Foreign Ships
- 41
- Total Indian Seafarers in the Region
- 166
- Location
- West of the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
- Monitoring Agencies
- Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Shipping