The Centre has launched a comprehensive "Seafarer-First" initiative to protect Indian sailors operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman amid escalating maritime tensions in West Asia. The move comes after Indian seafarer Rohan Kumar was killed in a missile attack on two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the government will now track every Indian seafarer through a real-time vessel-by-vessel dashboard, regardless of the ship's flag, to ensure their safety, welfare and swift response during emergencies.

One Indian sailor was killed and six others wounded as Iranian missiles struck UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

The attacks occurred while the vessels were transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates stated.

Iran's IRGC stated UAE tankers disregarded warnings before a missile strike in Omani waters killed an Indian sailor and injured eight others aboard the vessel.

Six Indian nationals were also injured when two oil tankers were targeted by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE defence ministry said | India News

One Indian crew member was killed and six other Indians were injured after two UAE oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what…

As per the Ministry of External Affairs, these summons were issued over the recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. | India News

Iranian diplomats were summoned after cruise missile strikes on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian sailor and injured eight others, escalating regional tensions.

Indian crew member killed and others injured in Iranian missile strikes on UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

This marks the latest incident involving Indian seafarers caught in the escalating US-Iran conflict

An Indian sailor was killed after Iranian missiles hit two UAE oil tankers. India has now summoned Iran's deputy chief of mission Mohammad Javad Hosseini. | India News

India summoned Iran's deputy ambassador to the country on Tuesday following the killing of an Indian seafarer in Iranian missile strikes on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of…

NEW DELHI: The death toll among Indian seafarers due to US and Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has risen to eight after another was killed when Iran’s missile…

India implements real-time monitoring for sailors in Hormuz following attacks, ensuring their safety and welfare amid escalating conflict.

India orders real-time tracking of seafarers after Strait of Hormuz attacks, strengthens safety measures and support for Indian crew in West Asia.

The move comes amid an escalating maritime security crisis in West Asia following attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. | India News

An Indian national is confirmed dead after an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Ten other Indian sailors aboard the ship were rescued following the incident. India lodged a…

India has intensified surveillance of its seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz after a missile strike on UAE-flagged tankers killed an Indian sailor and injured 10 others.

The Centre has launched a comprehensive "Seafarer-First" initiative to protect Indian sailors operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman amid escalating…

India's maritime authority has advised against deploying seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive follows recent attacks on merchant vessels and casualties among Indian…

India suspends seafarer deployments to the Strait of Hormuz due to rising attacks and security threats, following International Maritime Organization warnings.