In view of the increasing tension in the Middle East, the Indian Navy has increased its strength in the Gulf region. Indian Navy warships deployed in the Gulf of Oman are on standby under Operation Sankalp. Recently, after the increased tension between Iran and Israel-America, the situation has become very delicate. Meanwhile, the death of an Indian citizen has been confirmed in the attack on oil tanker MKD VYOM in the Gulf of Oman. The Central Government and the Navy are now on alert mode for the safety of Indian citizens and ships present there.
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What rules did the government issue for Indian sailors and ships?
The Director General of Shipping (DGS) has issued strict instructions for Indian sailors working on Indian flagged ships and foreign ships. Indians living in or passing through Gulf countries will now have to keep these things in mind:
Iran travel ban: Recruitment agencies have been advised not to send any Indian sailors to Iran until further orders.
Reporting Mandatory: All ships passing through the Gulf region will have to submit their information to the DGComm Center and IFC-IOR every day.
Take precautions: Sailors in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian waters are prohibited from going ashore without reason.
safety drill: Ships have been instructed to conduct security drills in advance to deal with drone attacks and other threats.
What effect will this have on the general public and migrants?
The direct impact of this ongoing crisis in the Middle East is now visible on the pocket. Due to increasing danger in sea routes, trade costs have increased significantly. In view of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also held a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). The main effects are as follows:
Area of impact Information about changes Crude oil (Brent Crude) price increased by 9% and crossed $ 82 per barrel Shipping cost of carrying a container increased from $ 1800 to $ 3700 Insurance cost increased by 50% in war risk premium for the Gulf region Navy’s preparations Warships like INS Trikand on standby to evacuate Indians
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has made it clear that the Navy is fully prepared for the security of India’s maritime trade. At the same time, the Ministry of External Affairs has expressed concern over the safety of NRIs living in Gulf countries and advised everyone to remain alert. If the situation worsens, an operation can be launched to evacuate the Indians safely.