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DGMA advises avoiding Indian seafarers on Hormuz routes
ANI··17 Jul
India's Directorate General of Maritime Affairs on July 16 advised shipping companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on Hormuz Strait voyages until further orders, citing recent attacks on Mombasa B, Al Bahyah, GFS Galaxy, MT WEDYAN and AL REKAYYAT. Masters must heighten ISPS vigilance and contact MMDAC or Navy IFC-IOR for emergencies amid US-Iran tensions.
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What It Means For You
- Indian seafarers may be rerouted away from Hormuz Strait voyages.
- Shipping companies must follow DGMA advisory until further orders.
- Masters should contact MMDAC or Navy IFC-IOR during Gulf emergencies.
What's Happening
- DGMA issued a July 16 circular advising against Hormuz deployments.
- Recent attacks hit Mombasa B, Al Bahyah, GFS Galaxy and other vessels.
- Masters were told to heighten ISPS vigilance during Gulf transits.
Hormuz Advisory Context
- The advisory cites US-Iran tensions driving Gulf security risks.
- India deploys large numbers of seafarers on international shipping routes.
- Attacks on MT WEDYAN and AL REKAYYAT were among cited incidents.
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