Indian commercial ships should avoid Shinas Anchorage, shipworkers’ union tells Centre

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The Forward Seamen’s Union of India has advised Indian commercial vessels to avoid Shinas Anchorage in Oman due to elevated risk conditions in the Outer Port Limit area. The zone is considered highly sensitive for merchant vessels with Indian links.

The Outer Port Limit area in the Sultanate of Oman has emerged as one of the most sensitive and high risk zones for merchant vessels, particularly vessels with Indian or Indian-interest tankers, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India says