1 min readJul 16, 2026 11:22 AM IST
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has directed shipping companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.
“In view of the heightened security situation in the Gulf region, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), through DGMA Circular No. 36 of 2026, has directed Ship Owners, Ship Managers and RPSL Companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels undertaking voyages through the Strait of Hormuz until further orders,” the Directorate General of Shipping said in a statement on Wednesday.
