New Delhi, March 5 -- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has intensified monitoring of the maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and adjoining sea areas, amid emerging risks to commercial shipping.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the safety of Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.

During the meeting, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) briefed the Minister on the prevailing security environment, including reported missile and drone activity, electronic interference and other maritime threats across the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman.

The current status of Indian-flagged ships and Indian crew members in the region w...