Following shipping minister’s directions, DGMA has put in place a mechanism to track every Indian seafarer operating in high-risk water NEW DELHI: Conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea have claimed the lives of 15 Indian seafarers, while two remain missing in 57 separate incidents over the past three months, India’s maritime regulator, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), said Thursday, describing the current geopolitical situation as “extremely challenging”.Addressing the National Port Security Conference in the national capital, DGMA Shyam Jagannathan said drone and missile attacks on defenceless merchant vessels had become rampant in parts of the Black Sea. “Piracy off the coast of Somalia is reappearing. The Houthi security threat, which accounted for more than 154 incidents in 2024, has resurfaced,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesJagannathan said the conflicts had significantly increased global logistics costs. He said since the end of Feb, the DGMA has been in an extremely high state of alert.The regulator said it had strengthened coordination for rescue operations, vessel movements and issuance of advisories, while ensuring compliance with best management practices for piracy response, validation of citadel preparedness and coordination among multiple security agencies.Following directions from shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the DGMA has also put in place a mechanism to track every Indian seafarer operating in high-risk waters, making the administration accountable for their safety, security and early repatriation.Speaking at the conference, Sonowal said as India’s maritime footprint expands, “responsibility to secure it grows”.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Cancel Exams, Take Action’: Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi Slams Soren Govt, Backs Student ProtestsContent Creator Ayush Rana On Jharkhand Protest Funding, Viral Videos, Dhoni’s Silence & More‘Gen Z Protesters Are Not Anti-National’: RSS’ Mohan Bhagwat Says ‘Protest Is A Way Of Dialogue’Jharkhand’s ‘Sonam Wangchuk 2.0′ Devendra Nath Mahato Enters Day 5 Of Indefinite Hunger Strike Fast’Not Enemies’: Rijiju Meets Rahul Gandhi Over Sansad Logjam, Reacts To Amit Shah Statement DemandAtiq Ahmed’s Youngest Son Abaan Dies In Jhansi Road Accident, Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Crash‘Youth Wants CJP To Become Political Party’: Dipke, Saurav Das Announce ‘Kya Bolti Public’ CampaignBombay HC Convicts Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Sexual Assault Case; Reverses 2021 AcquittalThe Bankipur Effect: How One Bypoll Has Put BJP’s Upper-Caste Strategy Under The SpotlightSupreme Court Frees Man After 22 Years In Jail, Overturns Wrong Conviction123PhotostoriesKahaani Ghar Ghar Kii actress Tina Parekh ditched designer lehenga and lavish venue; opted for a simple wedding surrounded by family in an ashram8 traditional varieties of South Indian idlis that are perfect for breakfastRakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani look straight out of modern-day ‘Ramayan’ in regal Gopi Vaid ensembles10 trendy three-letter baby names with beautiful meaningsYour 50s could decide how many years you live without dementia: Study says controlling 3 midlife health risks may add up to 12.6 healthy brain yearsJacqueline Fernandez proves charcoal is the new black in a show-stopping Manish Malhotra ensembleNo parenting book can prepare you for this: 7 powerful lessons every parent only learns through experienceNot everything you were taught was meant to set you free: 8 beliefs every woman needs to unlearn to finally live life on her own terms5 simple ways to reheat pizza so it tastes fresh again: Which method works best and why5 subtle signs the universe is preparing you for a new beginning123Hot PicksSaurav DasDelhi rainAbhijeet DipkeRRB ALP CBT 2 answer keyTN Agriculture BudgetTASMAC OnlineAnkur WarikooUPI transactionsGold rate todayTop TrendingAkhilesh YadavNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeTasmac Liquor Online PurchaseJPSC ProtestNagpur Rape CaseDelhi Wife MurderAkhilesh YadavTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case
NEW DELHI: Conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea have claimed the lives of 15 Indian seafarers, while two remain missing in 57 separate incidents over the past three months, India’s maritime regulator, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), said Thursday, describing the current geopolitical situation as “extremely challenging”.Addressing the National Port Security Conference in the national capital, DGMA Shyam Jagannathan said drone and missile attacks on defenceless merchant vessels had become rampant in parts of the Black Sea. “Piracy off the coast of Somalia is reappearing. The Houthi security threat, which accounted for more than 154 incidents in 2024, has resurfaced,” he said.
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Jagannathan said the conflicts had significantly increased global logistics costs. He said since the end of Feb, the DGMA has been in an extremely high state of alert.The regulator said it had strengthened coordination for rescue operations, vessel movements and issuance of advisories, while ensuring compliance with best management practices for piracy response, validation of citadel preparedness and coordination among multiple security agencies.Following directions from shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the DGMA has also put in place a mechanism to track every Indian seafarer operating in high-risk waters, making the administration accountable for their safety, security and early repatriation.Speaking at the conference, Sonowal said as India’s maritime footprint expands, “responsibility to secure it grows”.
