Iran war: Govt repatriated over 4000 stranded Indian seafarers, says minister Sarbananda Sonowal
“It is not easy to bring back more than 4000 seafarers to the nation safely…,” Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said while speaking at the Stakeholders' Interaction organised on the “safety, security and welfare of seafarers” on Saturday.
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Saturday that over 4,000 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated to India following the conflict in West Asia. The Prime Minister's government assures the safety, respect and support of all seafarers during these challenging times. Sonowal highlighted that India's active seafarer workforce has surpassed 3.23 lakh, making the country the second-largest provider of seafarers in the world.
At an event to launch the E-Samudra platform, Sonowal emphasized the importance of focusing on the safety, security and welfare of seafarers, alongside appointing them. The meeting involved the coordination of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, RPSL and shipping administration. Captain Bipin Kumar reported that as of August 6, 2026, 4,076 Indian seafarers had been repatriated during the Gulf crisis.
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