India bans deployment of seafarers on vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz

India’s Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has prohibited shipowners, vessel management companies, and crewing agencies from assigning Indian seafarers to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

The directive, published on the agency’s X account, will remain in effect until further notice, Caliber.Az reports.

According to the order, a series of recent attacks on commercial vessels, including Mombasa B, Al Bahyah, GFS Galaxy, MT Wedyan, and Al Rekayyat, has significantly increased risks for seafarers and merchant shipping operating in the conflict zone.

Advisory for Indian Maritime Stakeholders

In view of the heightened security situation in the Gulf region, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), through DGMA Circular No. 36 of 2026, has directed Ship Owners, Ship Managers and RPSL Companies to avoid… pic.twitter.com/s8XgKI1ifn

— Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India (@dgshipping_IN) July 15, 2026

Indian authorities also urged ship captains navigating the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and adjacent waters to strengthen security measures and continuously monitor advisories and warnings regarding the regional security situation.

“DGMA continues to closely monitor the evolving security situation and remains committed to safeguarding the safety, security and welfare of Indian seafarers,” the administration noted.

By Jeyhun Aghazada