India Bars Seafarers from Strait of Hormuz Voyages After Attacks The recent surge in attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves across the global shipping industry, prompting India to take a pragmatic step in protecting its seafarers.
The Indian government has directed ship owners and recruitment agencies to stop deploying Indian seafarers on vessels navigating this critical oil route.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to global markets and controls about one fifth of daily global oil supply.