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Indian sailor dies after dhow catches fire near Strait of Hormuz; 17 rescued

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Indian sailor dies after dhow catches fire near Strait of Hormuz; 17 rescued

An Indian sailor died and many others were injured after a wooden dhow carrying Indian crew caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz.Seventeen other Indian crew members were rescued after Friday’s incident, and authorities are still figuring out the exact cause of the fire.According to sources, the crew was rescued by a passing ship sailing … Read more

Three Indian seafarers on foreign vessel die, one injured as tensions rise in Middle East

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Three Indian seafarers on foreign vessel die, one injured as tensions rise in Middle East

Representative image (Photo credit: AP) At least three Indian seafarers working on foreign-flagged ships were killed and a fourth injured in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Tuesday. He warned shipping operators about the risks of reviewing specific voyages amid escalating military action involving the United States, Israel and Iran.“There … Read more