India issues advisory to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
India’s Directorate General of Maritime Administration has instructed ship owners and managers to refrain from hiring Indian nationals for voyages through the Strait of Hormuz. The advisory follows escalating attacks on commercial vessels in the region after the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.
The directive applies to all maritime stakeholders, including ship managers and recruitment agencies, and remains in effect until further notice. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has seen increased security risks in recent months.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the advisory could disrupt crew availability for vessels operating in the area, potentially affecting shipping routes and costs.