Hyderabad, Oct. 21 -- In an urgent letter to the International Maritime Organisation, the Forward Seamen's Union of India called for immediate intervention against fraudulent ship registries endangering mariners in Persian Gulf conflict zones.

The letter dated Wednesday, October 21, cited recent fatalities among Indian crew on vessels operating under false flags and insurance coverage. The union demanded accountability from shadow operators using deceptive practices to bypass safety and legal standards.

"We wish to highlight several vessels of particular concern whose fake registries and documentation have endangered or claimed the lives of seafarers. These vessels operate mainly from the Persian Gulf and largely fall within the sanctio...