Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, on Wednesday assured that all Indian seafarers operating in West Asia are safe, even as maritime operations in the region continue without disruption.
Addressing a media briefing in the national capital, Mangal said the government is closely monitoring Indian vessels and crew deployed across the Persian Gulf amid the ongoing regional tensions.
“All seafarers in the Persian Gulf remain safe,” he stated, adding that authorities are maintaining constant coordination with relevant ministries, Indian missions abroad, and maritime stakeholders to ensure the safety and stability of operations.
Mangal highlighted the Centre’s continued focus on strengthening maritime infrastructure, improving port efficiency, and enhancing logistics capabilities as part of broader efforts to boost India’s shipping sector and promote port-led development.
Providing operational updates, he noted that 16 Indian-flagged vessels are currently present in the western Persian Gulf region, with a total of 433 Indian seafarers onboard.
He also confirmed that two Indian-flagged LPG carriers—Green Sadhvi and Green Asha—have recently transited the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian ports this week, subject to operational conditions.
According to the Ministry, Green Sangvi (also referred to as Green Sadhvi) is carrying approximately 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG with 25 Indian crew members onboard, while Green Asha is transporting around 15,000 metric tonnes with 26 seafarers.
“Over the past two days, these vessels have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz,” Mangal said, underscoring the government’s proactive monitoring of maritime traffic in the region.
The developments come amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia, with India maintaining a vigilant approach to safeguard its maritime interests and ensure uninterrupted supply chains.
