New Delhi, March 3 -- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and seafarers operating in the region.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the prevailing security environment in the Persian Gulf and examine its implications for India's maritime assets and personnel.
During the meeting, the Director General of Shipping briefed the minister on the current regional situation, including the operational status of Indian-flagged ships and Indian seafarers deployed in the area.
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