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India Repatriates Over 1,300 Seafarers from Conflict Zones in Recent Weeks

4 April 2026
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Indian authorities have facilitated the return of more than 1,300 Indian seafarers, including nearly 200 in the last 24 hours, from various risk areas.

Indian authorities have enabled the repatriation of more than 1,300 Indian seafarers, with almost 200 returning in the last 24 hours from various locations. This is part of efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of national crews amid global tensions. The program targets seafarers stranded on vessels in troubled regions, securing their safe return home.

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