At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026, India proposed the creation of a “Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network” to improve protection and welfare for crews facing maritime emergencies. The initiative would link maritime authorities and diplomatic missions of BRICS countries to coordinate assistance for seafarers, including distress alerts, medical support, evacuation and family notifications. The proposal reflects growing concern over seafarer safety and welfare amid recent incidents in high‑risk maritime regions and aims to put crew wellbeing at the center of global shipping security.
During the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi on September 12, 2026, the Indian Prime Minister called for establishing a “Seafarers’ Emergency Support Network” to provide structured, cross‑border assistance to crews in distress. According to Indian and international media, the proposed network would connect maritime authorities and diplomatic missions of participating countries, enabling coordinated responses to distress alerts, organizing medical treatment, arranging evacuations, and promptly informing families when incidents occur. In his remarks, the Prime Minister highlighted the crucial contribution of seafarers to global trade and stressed that existing support mechanisms are often inadequate when crews face lifethreatening situations.
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