22 India-bound vessels in the Persian Gulf region have been identified for evacuation and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz by the Indian government. In addition, two Indian-flagged container vessels have also been identified for evacuation to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Some 23,000 Indian seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf, of whom 658 are on Indian-flagged vessels. Some 472 seafarers have been evacuated by various shipping companies from the Gulf region so far, as per the government. Of these, the government-owned Shipping Corporation of India owns six, of which five are in Persian Gulf and one in the Gulf of Aden.

Source: The Hindu March 19, 2026 08:02 UTC