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The Government of India has intensified monitoring and coordination efforts successful the Gulf portion aft a rocket onslaught connected a merchant vas claimed the lives of 3 Indian seafarers. The Government has reaffirmed its committedness to safeguarding Indian maritime interests and unit operating successful conflict-affected waters.
Authorities person directed each maritime stakeholders to stay connected heightened alert and strictly adhere to information protocols portion operating successful conflict-prone waters.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is monitoring developments successful the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and adjoining maritime areas done the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).
The MT Settebello, a Palau-flagged medium-range tanker, carrying 28 crew, including 24 Indians, was reportedly deed by a rocket connected June 10 astir 20 nautical miles northeast of Sohar, Oman.
According to Oman’s Maritime Security Centre and the vessel’s management, 3 Indian seafarers mislaid their lives successful the attack, portion the remaining unit members were rescued safely.
Govt. coordinating with owners
Following the incident, Indian authorities are present coordinating with vessel owners, recruitment agencies, overseas maritime administrations, the Indian Navy, and diplomatic missions to facilitate rescue operations and supply assistance to the affected crew. Officials said the mortal remains of the deceased seafarers person been located and identified, and efforts are underway to expedite their repatriation on with the rescued unit members.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, expressed grief implicit the calamity and said the authorities was afloat committed to the information and payment of Indian seafarers.
“The information of Indian citizens, extortion of Indian maritime interests and uninterrupted question of morganatic cargo stay our highest priorities,” Mr. Sonowal said.
The Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) has announced fiscal assistance of ₹10 lakh each to the families of the deceased seafarers. Authorities said round-the-clock exigency effect mechanisms stay operational, portion the Directorate General of Shipping continues to coordinate with the adjacent of kin and each applicable agencies to guarantee timely enactment and assistance.
