India, April 21 -- Taking note of the firing on two Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz last week, India has issued a fresh advisory to Indian flagged vessels to avoid passing close through the Larak Island and transit only when directed by it to ensure safety. The Indian Navy has also stepped up its measures to ensure safety of all Indian ships waiting to traverse through the Strait of Hormuz, it was learnt.

The Navy has deployed at least seven of its ships near the Persian Gulf for this endeavor and are escorting the Indian vessels once they cross the Strait of Hormuz.

At present, fourteen Indian ships are still in the Persian Gulf, waiting to cross Hormuz. The Indian Navy remains in constant communication with these vessels and has ...