Indian Seafarers Advised Against Gulf Voyages Amid Attack Risks
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Why in news
The Minister of Ports Shipping and Waterways informed Parliament about the repatriation of over 4,000 seafarers from the Gulf due to maritime security risks.
Background
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has implemented the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. A 24x7 Control Room and a digital platform were established to monitor incidents involving Indian seafarers in high-risk zones like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyDGMA: Directorate General of Maritime Administration is the nodal body for maritime safety in India.
- Intl. orgISPS Code: International Ship and Port Facility Security Code regulates security requirements for ships and port facilities.
- PlaceStrait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait: Key maritime chokepoints in the Middle East and Red Sea.
- Fact4,052 seafarers were repatriated from the Gulf region as of August 3.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by Indian seafarers in high-risk maritime zones and evaluate the measures taken by the government to ensure their safety.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- maritime security threats
- international maritime laws
- welfare and repatriation mechanisms
- technological monitoring
Keywords: maritime security · repatriation · ISPS Code · geopolitical risks · seafarer welfare
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