Govt to evacuate 13 of 25 India-bound ships in Strait of Hormuz

The Story in Brief

Around three dozen Indian and other India-bound ships are currently in the west and east of the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, with 25 of them in the Hormuz region. Agencies have identified evacuation of 13 vessels, including eight carrying fertilisers vital for Kharif crops, and three carrying energy products. Seventeen India‑flagged vessels and foreign‑flagged ships are bound for India and include Indian seafarers among their crews.

Officials said 67 ships of Indian interest have crossed the conflict-hit sea channel since the war in West Asia began and 4,052 stranded Indian seafarers have been repatriated safely. Shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the DGMA is operating round‑the‑clock to monitor distress alerts and coordinate rescue efforts; DGMA has handled 16,448 calls and 40,594 emails and is providing repatriation, medical assistance, counselling and engagement with affected families. Financial assistance of Rs10 lakh is being provided to next of kin. Reports and seafarers’ safety organisations recorded over four incidents involving Indian vessels, 33 involving foreign ships in the Persian Gulf and 22 in the Black Sea. The government has cautioned that the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are high‑risk zones.

The Indian Opinion

The story provides useful figures on ships, incidents and repatriations and highlights government efforts to support seafarers. However, it relies mainly on official statements and reports from safety organisations; readers should note that operational details such as timelines, exact vessel identities or precise locations for the 13 evacuations are not provided. The count of incidents offers context but lacks specific incident reports that would help assess immediate risk to particular voyages. The government warning about high‑risk zones is reasonable; ordinary readers and maritime stakeholders would benefit from regular updates and clearer logistical information about planned evacuations.

Original article: 25 India-bound ships in Hormuz; government set to evacuate 13 soon (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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