Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:29am on 16 Jul 2026,Thursday India Global
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has advised ship owners, ship managers and Recruitment and Placement Service Licence (RPSL) companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz until further orders due to the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf. The advisory directs stakeholders to enhance vigilance across the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters, monitor navigational and security advisories, comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and immediately contact IFC-IOR and the DG Communication Centre during emergencies. The move follows recent attacks on commercial vessels, including strikes that killed two Indian seafarers, prompting India's strong diplomatic protest. (PC: AFP)
