A statement from the government states that the LPG freighter Jag Vikram, which is flagged by India, is due to reach Kandla Port on Tuesday with a cargo of around 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG and 24 crew members. The vessel recently traversed the Strait of Hormuz.
There have been no recorded problems involving Indian-flagged vessels in the past 24 hours, and authorities have assured that all Indian sailors in the region are safe. Continuous monitoring is being carried out by the Directorate General of Shipping’s 24×7 control room, which has processed more than 6,073 phone calls and 12,867 emails since activation.
Amidst continuous efforts to maintain crew safety amidst regional tensions, the regulator has also allowed the return of over 2,177 Indian seafarers, including 93 in the last 24 hours.
There has been no observed congestion and port operations across India are stable. There has been excellent logistics management, as 3,383 TEUs heading for West Asia have been processed by western coast ports and 3,228 TEUs have already been cleared for return.
In order to keep operations running smoothly and make sure seafarers are okay, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is still very involved in coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, foreign missions in India, and other maritime players.
S. Jaishankar’s visit to the UAE during that time highlighted diplomatic engagement in the face of changing regional dynamics.
To guarantee the security of Indian citizens, the government keeps in constant communication with Indian missions and state authorities in the Gulf and West Asia area, providing support at all times and issuing advice on a regular basis.
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