Indian sailors fear returning to Gulf after Middle East war

🇮🇳 Hellenic Shipping News (IN) —

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Indian sailors affected by conflict in the Middle East have recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being stranded. Despite fears about safety, many feel compelled to return to the Gulf due to economic necessity, reflecting ongoing regional instability's impact on maritime labor.

Indian sailors shaken by war have finally cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months, but some fear they have little choice but to return to make a living. The country is one of the largest contributors of sailors to merchant shipping, sending out hundreds of thousands of seafarers to work worldwide. ...

World Security Conflict Shipping Indian sailors Strait of Hormuz Middle East war maritime labor regional conflict shipping industry

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