India Warns Shipping Firms Against Sending Sailors Through Hormuz

Brief By Hindustan Times / 4:00 PM on 16 Jul 2026

India has advised shipping companies, ship managers and recruitment agencies not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened regional tensions. The Directorate General of Shipping cited increased security risks following recent attacks and urged continuous monitoring of navigation warnings to safeguard Indian crew members.