New Delhi, March 15 (NationPress) The Indian-flagged ship 'Jag Laadki', transporting approximately 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil, departed safely from the Fujairah port in the UAE on Sunday, heading towards India, as reported by the Ministry of Shipping and Ports.

According to the ministry's announcement, both the vessel and the entire crew of Indian seafarers are safe.

The ministry also confirmed that all Indian seafarers in the area are secure, with no incidents reported involving Indian seafarers over the last 24 hours.

Additionally, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, which transported around 92,712 MT of LPG, successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and are en route to India, expected to dock at Mundra Port on Monday and Kandla Port on Tuesday, respectively.

Currently, there are 22 Indian-flagged vessels with a total of 611 seafarers located west of the Persian Gulf. The Directorate General of Shipping is actively monitoring the situation in collaboration with ship owners, recruitment and placement service license (RPSL) agencies, and Indian missions.

Since the DG Shipping Control Room was activated, they have managed 2,995 phone inquiries and over 5,357 emails from seafarers, their families, and maritime stakeholders seeking information and assistance.

So far, the DG Shipping has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 276 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region, including 23 repatriations in the last 24 hours from various airports and regional points.

Ports across India are closely observing vessel movements and cargo operations in light of the changing maritime landscape.

The Ministry continues to work with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions, shipping firms, and maritime stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian seafarers, while also maintaining smooth maritime trade and port activities.

Indian Missions and Posts remain in constant contact with the Indian community, providing assistance as needed. Necessary advisories are being issued to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian nationals.

The Ministry of External Affairs is diligently tracking the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, prioritizing the safety, well-being, and security of Indian nationals.

A dedicated control room at the MEA is operational to address queries from Indian nationals and their families. Coordination is also being maintained with state governments and Union Territories.

Indian missions across the region are actively functioning 24/7, operating dedicated helplines, engaging with Indian community organizations, and issuing regular advisories, as noted in the statement.