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    Strait of Hormuz Closure: Mines Complicate Navigation

    Washington, April 11 – A new complication has emerged in the already tense geopolitical landscape, with Iran reportedly facing difficulties in reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after laying sea mines during recent hostilities.According to a report by The New York Times...
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    IOS SAGAR Initiative: India Strengthens Regional Partnerships

    Mumbai, April 2 INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, set sail from Mumbai on Thursday as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, aimed at reinforcing the country's commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation.The ship, carrying...
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    India Monitors West Asia Situation, Evacuates Nationals

    Today, the government reassured that all refineries are operating at full capacity with adequate crude oil inventory. Domestic LPG production remains stable, and sufficient stock is available. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia held in New Delhi today...
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    IMO to Address Shipping Disruptions Amid West Asia Crisis

    March 18, New Delhi — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is scheduled to hold an extraordinary session in London to address growing concerns over global shipping disruptions amid the West Asia conflict.The meeting comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify, raising...
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    India Monitors Maritime Safety as Vessels Navigate War-Hit Strait

    New Delhi, March 15 An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker successfully departed from Fujairah, UAE, after loading oil, despite an attack on the oil terminal, as the government said on Sunday that it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia while ensuring stable fuel supplies and maritime...
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    ICG Evacuates Fisherman Off Gujarat Coast

    Veraval, March 12 – In a swift and coordinated search and rescue operation on Thursday, an injured fisherman was safely evacuated by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) after receiving a distress call from a fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea.The ICG's ship C-149, stationed at Veraval, was dispatched...
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    India's LPG Production Rises 28% Following Government Initiatives

    Joint Secretary for the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma, stated that India is the fourth largest refiner in the world, which provides the country with assurance regarding the availability of products like petrol and diesel. Addressing the Inter-Ministerial briefing on recent...
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    Vasco to Host Mercantile Marine Department Office?

    Panaji, March 12 The Goa Maritime Officers Association has appealed to the government to establish a Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) office in Vasco, in the state, saying the absence of such a facility forces seafarers to travel outside Goa for essential certification and examination...
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    India Expresses Concern Over Rising Attacks on Commercial Shipping

    March 11, New Delhi – India has strongly condemned the attack on a Thai ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which was en route to Kandla in Gujarat.In a statement, the government expressed its deep concern over the targeting of commercial shipping during the ongoing conflict in West Asia.India...
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    Persian Gulf Situation: India Monitoring Vessels

    New Delhi, March 11 As many as 28 Indian vessels with 778 seafarers onboard are stranded in the Persian Gulf, a government official said on Wednesday.Of these, 24 vessels are located in the western part of the Strait of Hormuz, with 677 seafarers, while 4 vessels with 101 persons are located...
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    Search Underway for Missing Crew After Fishing Boat Sinks

    Kochi, March 8 Two people are missing after a fishing boat sank following a collision with a ship off the Kollam coast, officials said on Sunday.According to coastal police, two crew members are missing, while nine others were rescued by the ship involved in the collision.The fishing boat...
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