All 28 Indian nationals on board the Mozambique flagged LPG tanker DISHA are safe after being attacked in Iranian waters, the Embassy of India in Tehran said.
The news has brought some comfort to the families of the crew amid fears of terrorism on the world’s busiest shipping route.
The Indian Embassy said it is closely following up on the situation and is in contact with Iranian officials. The mission verified all Indian crew members on board are safe and every necessary step is being taken to ensure their well-being.
The LPG tanker DISHA was in Iranian waters when the attack occurred. The incident has been relatively under wraps and the damage done by the ship has not been reported to authorities, but the safety of the crew has been the top priority since the attack was reported, officials said.
The embassy assured that it will keep working with the local authorities and responsible authorities until the situation is resolved. Our officials are monitoring the situation closely and will help the crew and ship and will provide whatever assistance necessary, they said.
This is at a time when tension in the Middle East has increased and commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz are facing more security challenges. One of the world’s most vital energy arteries, it is the source of about 50 percent of global crude oil and LPG exports. Any disruption in the area can affect international shipping and global energy supplies.
India has consistently emphasized the safety of merchant ships in international waters and of civilians on commercial vessels as well. With thousands of Indian sailors on commercial ships around the world, the government has always maintained that freedom of navigation and maritime security are necessary for global trade.
All Indian diplomatic missions in the Gulf are closely monitoring maritime activities and are in close coordination with local governments when Indian personnel are involved in security-related incidents at sea. Their timely cooperation in emergency situations has frequently been instrumental in ensuring the safety of Indian seafarers.
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While all 28 Indian crew members aboard DISHA are safe, the investigation into the attack is ongoing. The circumstances of this incident and the condition of the vessel are being investigated so the ship can resume normal operations.
Maritime security experts say recent attacks on commercial ships indicate the growing risk of a ship heading for war-torn areas of the world, highlighting a growing threat to shipping routes. International cooperation, better coordination in intelligence, better surveillance, and coordination to ensure global shipping safety are needed to protect shipping lanes, they say.
For Indian crew families, the embassy’s admission was a relief. It was indeed the most reassuring thing that happened to them, the safe evacuation and protection of the crew.
Indian authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to the welfare of Indian seafarers and will keep monitoring the situation until all problems relating to the vessel are addressed.
