The India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued an advisory urging all Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating at Iranian ports or passing through the Strait of Hormuz to remain cautious and vigilant due to the evolving situation in the region.
Since June 13 2025, tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated sharply after Israel launched major airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites. Iran responded with a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israeli cities, causing civilian casualties on both sides. The conflict has since intensified, with daily exchanges of fire and rising international concern over the potential for a wider regional war.
Indian seafarers and stakeholders, including Recruitment and Placement Services License (RPSL) companies, shipping firms, trade unions, the Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), the Foreign Owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA), and the Maritime Association of Shipowners, Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA), are advised to closely monitor the safety and whereabouts of Indian crew in Iranian waters.
Furthermore, seafarers currently in Iran should limit unnecessary movements, stay alert, follow local authority guidance, and track updates via the Indian Embassy’s official social media.
Stakeholders are also instructed to regularly check updates on the following platforms:
- DGS official website: www.dgshipping.gov.in
- MEA official website: www.mea.gov.in
- Embassy of India, Tehran social media
For emergencies, contact the DG Communication Centre via email at [email protected] or WhatsApp at +91 8657549760, with alternate numbers +91 22 22613606 / +91 8657549752.
