Monitoring safety of 13 Indian sailors aboard ship in Ukraine: Indian Embassy
The Indian Embassy in Ukraine said it is closely monitoring MV AMIR1, carrying 13 Indian seafarers near Ukraine's Black Sea coast. The statement came after the seafarers' union sought urgent evacuation amid repeated drone and missile attacks.
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 it was under threat from repeated drone and missile attacks near Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said it was in constant touch with all concerned authorities to ensure the safety and security of the Indian crew.
"A situation regarding MV AMIR1 with Indian seafarers onboard has been brought to our attention. We attach the highest priority to this and are in constant touch with all concerned to ensure the safety and security of all Indians onboard," the Embassy said.
The statement came after the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) urged the government and relevant authorities to immediately ensure the crew's safety and arrange their evacuation. According to the union, MV AMIR1 is docked at Chornomorsk port with 15 crew members, including 13 Indians, and is located in an area witnessing repeated drone and missile attacks.
"We urgently appeal to all concerned authorities, shipowners, flag state, and the Government of India to immediately secure their safety and arrange prompt repatriation. Indian seafarers must not be left as sitting targets in conflict zones," the union said.
The development came days after merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar, carrying four Indian crew members, was struck at Ukraine's Odesa port on July 25. Two Indian seafarers remain missing, with India coordinating with Ukrainian authorities in the ongoing search operation.
On Tuesday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India was working closely with Ukrainian authorities to trace the missing crew members and remained in touch with their families.
He reiterated India's position that commercial shipping, seafarers, civilians and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted under any circumstances, and called for the Russia-Ukraine conflict to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
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 it was under threat from repeated drone and missile attacks near Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said it was in constant touch with all concerned authorities to ensure the safety and security of the Indian crew.
"A situation regarding MV AMIR1 with Indian seafarers onboard has been brought to our attention. We attach the highest priority to this and are in constant touch with all concerned to ensure the safety and security of all Indians onboard," the Embassy said.
The statement came after the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) urged the government and relevant authorities to immediately ensure the crew's safety and arrange their evacuation. According to the union, MV AMIR1 is docked at Chornomorsk port with 15 crew members, including 13 Indians, and is located in an area witnessing repeated drone and missile attacks.
"We urgently appeal to all concerned authorities, shipowners, flag state, and the Government of India to immediately secure their safety and arrange prompt repatriation. Indian seafarers must not be left as sitting targets in conflict zones," the union said.
The development came days after merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar, carrying four Indian crew members, was struck at Ukraine's Odesa port on July 25. Two Indian seafarers remain missing, with India coordinating with Ukrainian authorities in the ongoing search operation.
On Tuesday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India was working closely with Ukrainian authorities to trace the missing crew members and remained in touch with their families.
He reiterated India's position that commercial shipping, seafarers, civilians and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted under any circumstances, and called for the Russia-Ukraine conflict to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
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 it was under threat from repeated drone and missile attacks near Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said it was in constant touch with all concerned authorities to ensure the safety and security of the Indian crew.
"A situation regarding MV AMIR1 with Indian seafarers onboard has been brought to our attention. We attach the highest priority to this and are in constant touch with all concerned to ensure the safety and security of all Indians onboard," the Embassy said.
The statement came after the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) urged the government and relevant authorities to immediately ensure the crew's safety and arrange their evacuation. According to the union, MV AMIR1 is docked at Chornomorsk port with 15 crew members, including 13 Indians, and is located in an area witnessing repeated drone and missile attacks.
"We urgently appeal to all concerned authorities, shipowners, flag state, and the Government of India to immediately secure their safety and arrange prompt repatriation. Indian seafarers must not be left as sitting targets in conflict zones," the union said.
The development came days after merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar, carrying four Indian crew members, was struck at Ukraine's Odesa port on July 25. Two Indian seafarers remain missing, with India coordinating with Ukrainian authorities in the ongoing search operation.
On Tuesday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India was working closely with Ukrainian authorities to trace the missing crew members and remained in touch with their families.
He reiterated India's position that commercial shipping, seafarers, civilians and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted under any circumstances, and called for the Russia-Ukraine conflict to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
