At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India’s prime minister proposed establishing a “Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network” to improve protection and welfare for crews worldwide. The initiative reflects India’s role as a major provider of trained seafarers and growing concern about crew safety amid rising maritime risks.
At the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on September 14, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the creation of a “Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network” designed to provide rapid assistance and coordinated support in crisis situations involving merchant ship crews. According to Indian and international coverage of the summit, the idea is to create a multilateral mechanism that can mobilize help for seafarers and their families in cases of attacks, accidents, vessel detentions or conflicts along key sea lanes. Reports note that the proposal sits within a broader BRICS agenda on trade, transport and maritime security, where safe passage and crew protection are increasingly framed as strategic priorities.
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