India has directed shipping owners and operators not to assign Indian nationals as crew on voyages passing through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. The order was issued Wednesday by the Directorate-General of Maritime Administration, according to the report.
The move follows reported crew deaths and points to heightened concern over the safety of Indian seafarers on that route. By suspending the use of Indian crew for these voyages, authorities are taking a precautionary step while the situation remains under review.
The directive applies to companies that rely on Indian nationals for maritime staffing, meaning ship operators may need to revise crewing plans for any transit involving the Strait of Hormuz. That could create immediate operational changes for vessels scheduled to pass through the area.
For now, the restriction is open-ended and will stay in force until further notice. The decision underscores how safety risks at sea can quickly lead governments to tighten rules for commercial shipping and crew deployment.
