Amid wars in sea lanes, PM Modi proposes emergency support network for seafarers
At the BRICS Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a proposal for a Seafarers' Emergency Support Network to aid maritime workers in distress. The initiative comes as Indian seafarers face heightened risks from conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea, with several fatalities reported.
- ✓At the BRICS Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a proposal for a Seafarers' Emergency Support Network to aid maritime workers in distress.
- ✓India contributes more than 12% of the world’s trained seafarers, with an active pool of over three lakh personnel.
- ✓Official data indicate that 15 Indian seafarers have been killed and two remain missing following attacks in West Asia and the Black Sea.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his opening remarks at the BRICS Leaders' Summit on Saturday to unveil a plan for a Seafarers' Emergency Support Network. The proposed system would link maritime authorities and diplomatic missions of participating countries to provide real‑time distress alerts, medical assistance, family communication and evacuation support for crew members operating at sea.
India contributes more than 12% of the world’s trained seafarers, with an active pool of over three lakh personnel. Official data indicate that 15 Indian seafarers have been killed and two remain missing following attacks in West Asia and the Black Sea. The Directorate General of Shipping has instructed ship owners to steer clear of the high‑risk Strait of Hormuz, and a recent maritime administration report listed 173 Indian crew members still stationed in the Persian Gulf.
The safety of Indian mariners has become a recurring theme in New Delhi’s diplomatic outreach, especially after recent hostilities in the region endangered civilian crews. Modi emphasized that secure sea lanes are essential for global trade and that the proposed network aligns with BRICS’s broader call to translate its consensus into tangible outcomes. India’s current chairmanship of the grouping, he noted, is guided by a people‑centric, humanity‑first approach.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 12 September 2026 |