New Delhi, Apr 4: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said maritime operations remain stable, with multiple safeguards in place to protect Indian vessels and seafarers amid regional tensions. According to the ministry, no incidents involving Indian-flagged ships have been reported in the past 24 hours, and all Indian seafarers in the region are safe. An LPG carrier, Green Sanvi, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz carrying 46,650 metric tonnes of cargo and 25 crew members. A total of 17 Indian-flagged vessels carrying 460 Indian seafarers continue to operate in the western Persian Gulf, with the Directorate General of Shipping maintaining close coordination with stakeholders.
The DG Shipping control room, operating round the clock, has handled 5,015 calls and 10,425 emails since activation, including 31 calls and 129 emails in the last 24 hours. Authorities have also facilitated the repatriation of over 1,320 Indian seafarers so far, including 190 in the past day alone.
Port operations across India remain unaffected, with no congestion reported. Maritime boards in key coastal states have confirmed normal functioning, as the government continues to work with the Ministry of External Affairs and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of seafarers and uninterrupted shipping operations.
