4,052 stranded Indian seafarers repatriated amid West Asia crisis, says Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com15:19first to report
Over 4,000 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated during the West Asia crisis. Emergency response channels handled thousands of calls and emails for seafarer assistance. The government provides financial aid and support to affected seafarer families. An Indian merchant vessel was hit, but all 14 crew members were rescued. India strongly condemns the unprovoked attack on the vessel near Yemeni waters.
Fri, 7 August 2026
1 report- freepressjournal.in11:084,052 Indian Seafarers Repatriated From Gulf Region Amid Middle East Conflict, Govt Tells Parliament
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal informed Parliament that 4,052 Indian seafarers have been repatriated from the Gulf region and 62 India-bound vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely. The government has issued maritime advisories, activated 24x7 control rooms and digital monitoring systems to ensure seafarer safety amid rising regional tensions.