The Forward Seamen’s Union of India has sought Navy aid for Indian sailors and Indian-flagged vessels operating across dangerous shipping routes. Its appeal followed the sinking of MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea, where all 13 Indian nationals aboard were rescued. FSUI Calls for Navy Aid for Indian Sailors The Forward Seamen’s Union of India urged the Union government to deploy Indian

Indian Vessel Attack off Yemen: 14 Seafarers Rescued The Indian vessel attack off Yemen sank MSV Faize Noore Oliya after a projectile strike in the Red Sea. The Yemen Coast Guard rescued all 14 seafarers, including 13 Indians, as New Delhi condemned threats to commercial shipping. Red Sea ship attack sinks Indian vessel India has strongly condemned an attack on the

India has strongly condemned the Strait of Hormuz attacks on two commercial vessels that killed an Indian sailor and injured several crew members. New Delhi lodged a diplomatic protest and demanded an immediate end to attacks threatening shipping safety, maritime trade and stability across West Asia. India condemns Strait of Hormuz attacks The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, July 14, that violence

The mortal remains of Tamil Nadu residents killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy arrived at Coimbatore and Chennai airports on Tuesday. State authorities arranged government-funded vehicles to transport the victims to their hometowns for final rites. Coimbatore airport receives six victims Emotional scenes unfolded at Coimbatore International Airport on Tuesday, July 14, as the mortal remains of six Tamil Nadu res

The mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy were being flown to Mumbai on Monday, July 13, ending an agonising wait for their families. The victims died after a tourist speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island on July 11. The flight carrying the bodies departed from Ho Chi Minh City and was expected to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport late Monday. Indian officials were coordinating the

France adjusts regional maritime deployment France has deployed mine countermeasures assets to West Asia as part of efforts to support safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime routes. President Emmanuel Macron said the deployment includes two minehunters, supported by two frigates and a maritime patrol aircraft, with t

Iran and Oman have opened fresh discussions in Muscat on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, a key Gulf waterway that remains central to regional trade, energy movement and maritime security. The meeting marked the first formal session of a joint committee formed to discuss navigation, coastal rights and safe passage through one of the world’s most sensitive shipping lanes. The talks were held between senior officials from bot

Indian Navy specialists removed an unexploded missile warhead from the fuel tank of MT Olympic Life after the tanker reached Kochi, India, following a nearly 2,000-kilometer voyage from waters off Oman. The recovery involved an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Southern Naval Command and was described by India’s Ministry of Defence as a meticulously planned, high-risk operation. Missile Warhead Lodged in MT Olympic Life Fuel Tank

India has lodged a strong protest with the United States after three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead following a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello near the coast of Oman. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed India’s concern over the deaths of Indian mariners in the Gulf region. Jaishankar said lethal action against commercial shipping was not justi

The United States has announced a new maritime initiative aimed at assisting commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route impacted by ongoing tensions. The operation, referred to as Project Freedom, is intended to guide ships safely through restricted waters as part of what officials described as a humanitarian effort to stabilize maritime activity in the region. According to statements from US leadership, the initiative will focus on escorti

At an inter-ministerial press conference held on Monday, April 6, 2026, in India (IST), Mukesh Mangal, Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, confirmed that Indian seafarers operating in the conflict-affected West Asia region remain safe, even as escalating geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global energy markets. Mangal stated that no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels had been reported in the preceding 24 hours, underscoring the government’s ong

The United Kingdom has approved an expanded role for United States forces to use British bases for defensive operations targeting Iranian-linked threats in the Strait of Hormuz, according to official statements following a ministerial meeting on Friday. The decision comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, where attacks on commercial shipping and critical infrastructure have raised concerns about global maritime security and economic stability. Previously, London had permitted US force

  A dramatic incident unfolded Monday afternoon in Raritan Bay when a boat caught fire, sending thick smoke into the air and triggering a rapid emergency response. Fire crews from both Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and New York rushed to the scene as flames engulfed the vessel, raising concerns about the safety of those on board. Authorities confirmed that all individuals from the boat were found safe after transferring to another vessel nearby. The quick rescue ensured th