15 Indian seafarers killed in West Asia and Black Sea conflicts: Regulator

TNN / Aug 07, 2026, 04:43 IST

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Following shipping minister's directions, DGMA has put in place a mechanism to track every Indian seafarer operating in high-risk water

NEW DELHI: Conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea have claimed the lives of 15 Indian seafarers, while two remain missing in 57 separate incidents over the past three months, India's maritime regulator, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), said Thursday, describing the current geopolitical situation as "extremely challenging".