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Nine Indian seafarers safe in Romania after chemical tanker incident
All nine Indian crew members aboard the chemical tanker YARA J have been confirmed safe in Romania, according to India's diplomatic mission. The development comes as New Delhi has expressed strong concern over escalating attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea region.
LSN India ·
The Indian Embassy in Romania confirmed on October 7 that all nine seafarers employed on the YARA J chemical tanker are safe and accounted for following an incident in the Black Sea corridor. The crew members have been relocated to Romanian territory, ensuring their immediate security and wellbeing.
The confirmation provides relief to Indian authorities and families of the affected seafarers. The incident highlighted the growing security challenges facing commercial shipping in one of the world's most critical maritime routes.
India has registered strong diplomatic opposition to the pattern of assaults targeting merchant vessels transiting the Black Sea corridor. The Government of India condemned the attacks in unequivocal terms, emphasizing the threat posed to international maritime commerce and the safety of seafarers from all nations operating in the region.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about maritime security in the Black Sea, where commercial shipping faces multiple hazards. Indian diplomatic missions continue to monitor the situation closely and coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure the safety and repatriation of Indian nationals at sea.