New Delhi, March 12 -- Three Indian seafarers have died, and one remains missing following a series of maritime incidents involving Indian crew members on foreign-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, confirmed on Thursday.

During a press briefing on Thursday, Sinha said that of the 78 Indian seafarers on these vessels, 70 have escaped unharmed, while four sustained injuries but are currently stable.

"There have been maritime incidents involving Indian crew on foreign-flagged vessels. Of these vessels, there were 78 Indian seafarers. Of these, 70 are unhurt and escaped. Four sustained injuries over the last few days, but are stable. Unfortunately, there hav...