New Delhi, 16/7: The Indian government has directed ship owners, ship managers, and recruitment agencies to stop deploying Indian sailors on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, citing heightened security risks in the region.
In an advisory issued by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), vessel masters operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and adjoining waters have been asked to maintain a high level of security vigilance.
