New Delhi, May 18 -- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Monday said more than 3,217 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated so far, including 61 in the last 96 hours, while port operations across India continue to function normally without congestion.

He said that all Indian seafarers in West Asia are safe and maritime operations remain uninterrupted, while confirming the successful discharge of a major LPG cargo at Kandla port.

Addressing an interministerial media briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said the Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier 'Symi', carrying 19,965 metric tonnes of LPG for India with 21 foreign crew members ...