Black Sea cargo ship attack

2 Indians missing after jumping into Black Sea as cargo ship struck

The missing crew members, Chandra Ram Dubey and Deepak Kumar Gupta, remain untraced.

India summons Ukraine ambassador over attack on ship with 4 Indians onboard

India Summons Ukraine Envoy Over Black Sea Attacks On Indian Seafarers

The diplomatic move follows the deadly attack on MV OMORFI in the Black Sea on July 18.

MEA summons Ukraine’s envoy, expresses ‘strong concerns’ over attacks on commercial vessels in Black Sea

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it conveyed to the envoy New Delhi's serious concern over the incident and condemned such attacks on commercial shipping in the strongest terms

13 Indian sailors trapped amid attacks in Black Sea: Union

Repeated drone and missile attacks are being attempted in the immediate vicinity of the vessel and the crew is living under constant fear of a direct hit at any moment, FSUI said in a post on X

13 Indian sailors stranded in Ukraine port after strikes, DGMA says all safe

The Forward Seamen Union of India flagged the “terrible and life-threatening situation”, asking the government to ensure the crew's safety.

13 Indian Sailors Trapped At Ukraine Port As Black Sea Attacks Intensify - VIDEO

Seafarers’ safety ‘highest priority’, says Indian Embassy in Ukraine amid attacks on ships in Black Sea

Fifteen sailors, including 13 Indians, are trapped in a “terrible and life-threatening situation” at the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk in the Black Sea, FSUI said on July 28

India on alert over MV AMIR1 seafarers

The Indian Embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday said it was closely monitoring the situation involving merchant vessel MV AMIR1, which has 13 Indian seafarers on board, following reports that the ship was under threat from repeated drone and missile attacks near Ukraine's Black Sea coast.The embassy said it was in constant touch with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of the Indian crew. The development comes days after merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar was struck at Ukraine's Odesa port on July 25, leaving two Indian crew members missing.Also Read: Govt identifies 40 cities to link hub airp

Monitoring Indian Seafarers' Safety Near Ukraine's Black Sea Coast: Embassy

The embassy said it was in constant touch with all concerned authorities. (Representational image)

India in touch with Ukraine to ensure safety of 13 seafarers in Black Sea

Five Indian seafarers have died and two more reported missing following recent Russian and Ukrainian attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea

13 Indian seafarers remain stranded aboard MV AMIR1 at Chornomorsk port: Ukrainian Embassy

Ukrainian Embassy said that disturbing news continues to emerge from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, as it claimed that Russia has “intensified its attacks”.

Indian Sailor Goes Missing After Drone Strike On Ukrainian Ship

His family says he last spoke to his mother, Kalpana Dubey, on the night of July 24

Attacks on commercial vessels, Indian seafarers ‘absolutely unacceptable’, Jaishankar tells Ukraine’s Sybiha

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister points at Russia for the escalation of attacks in the Black Sea and adjoining areas, which have emerged as the maritime front of the Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine dials India, seeks peace role amid ship attack concerns

India's External Affairs Minister discussed Black Sea shipping attacks with Ukraine's counterpart. He reiterated India's stance that such attacks are unacceptable and unequivocally condemned. The minister also highlighted the global impact of multiple conflicts on security. Ukraine's representative briefed him on recent developments and peace efforts. India consistently advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts.

UP MP seeks S Jaishankar's help to bring back sailor killed in Black Sea attack

UP MP seeks S Jaishankar's help to bring back sailor killed in Black Sea attack

Russian Grain Lobby Says Kyiv's Attacks Threaten Black Sea Exports

Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, and Ukraine, also a major agricultural exporter, have been attacking each other's agricultural export facilities and commercial vessels in the Black Sea area in recent weeks.

Opinion: Opinion | 17 Dead, 166 Trapped: How Indian Seafarers Became 'Collateral' In Others' Wars

India is now the second-largest supplier of seafarers in the world, contributing 311,936 personnel. But that also means that they are among the easiest targets during war.

SC steps in to trace sailor missing after Black Sea strike, asks govt to act

SC steps in to trace sailor missing after Black Sea strike, asks govt to act

Supreme Court directs MEA to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea drone attack

Court urges diplomatic action to locate Deepak Kumar Gupta, who vanished during a drone strike on his vessel, as family pleads for urgent government intervention amidst growing concerns for his safety

Black Sea attack: Merchant Navy officer's family refuses cremation, seeks martyr status

Following a brutal attack in the Black Sea, the remains of Merchant Navy chief officer Sagar Gupta were brought back to Kanpur. His family, deeply affected by the loss, has declared they will not conduct any last rites until specific demands are fulfilled, including martyr recognition, financial compensation, and employment for his widow.

Despite efforts, Indian seafarers missing after Black Sea drone attack couldn't be traced: Government

“Search operations presently remain suspended pending receipt of fresh information while DGMA continues to pursue all pending investigations and SAR reports and remains engaged with all concerned stakeholders,” says Supreme Court Bench

‘Little hope of tracing 2 missing sailors’, Centre informs Supreme Court

Two Indian seafarers remain missing after a drone attack on a merchant ship. Intense search operations have yielded no sign of the missing sailors. The government informed the Supreme Court about the grim situation. The court directed facilitation of maritime insurance payments for the families. This ensures support for the affected families during this difficult time.

‘Attacks on civilian shipping simply indefensible’: Jaishankar's strong message at UNGA

EAM S Jaishankar said India and Liberia had joined hands to draw attention to the safety and security of ships and seafarers.

16 seafarers killed in Gulf, Black Sea; Saudi calls sea seizures ‘criminal act’

Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria coast, second strike in a week

A drone assault near the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria led to one ship's sinking and damage to another. The Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3 was impacted, but all crew members were rescued unharmed. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev labeled the attacks intolerable and emphasized maritime security concerns. Similar incidents were recorded earlier in the month, highlighting rising threats to commercial shipping.

11 Missing After 2 Merchant Ships Struck Off Bulgarian Coast

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen condemned the latest attacks