India Issues Black Sea Advisory After Five Seafarer Deaths

Black Sea Indian seafarers missile attacks advisory diplomatic protest

Since April 2026 a series of missile and drone strikes in the Black Sea has killed five Indian seafarers, including crew on the merchant vessels MV Omorfi, MV AGN Ragnar and MV Golden Leo. In response the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) issued a high‑alert advisory directing Indian‑flagged and foreign‑flagged ships carrying Indian nationals to exercise maximum caution. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) released a separate advisory urging Indian citizens to carefully assess security risks before accepting work on commercial vessels in the region, to verify routes, insurance and emergency procedures, and to keep families informed. The advisory also listed consular helpline numbers for Indian missions in Russia (+7 9652773414) and Ukraine (+38 0933559958). India summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk to protest the killing of an Indian seafarer and conveyed strong concern over attacks on commercial shipping, emphasizing the impact on maritime safety and freedom of navigation.

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Black Sea · Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) · Directorate General of Maritime Administration (India) · India (Government of India) · India (Government of India) · Indian seafarers · MV GOLDEN LEO · MV Omorfi · Ministry of External Affairs (India) · Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) · Oleksandr Polishchuk

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[● 7 SOURCES] DGMA issued a high‑alert advisory directing Indian‑flagged vessels and those carrying Indian seafarers to exercise maximum caution in the Black Sea. indiaseatradenews.com · navbharatlive.com · www.ibtimes.co.in · www.newsx.com · indias.news · +2 more
[● 15 SOURCES] India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to assess security risks before working on commercial vessels in the Black Sea. www.aajtak.in · thefederal.com · indiaseatradenews.com · navbharatlive.com · madhyamamonline.com · +10 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The merchant vessel MV Omorfi was struck by Ukrainian drone strikes, resulting in the death of an Indian seafarer. thefederal.com · www.orissapost.com · thecsrjournal.in · www.deccanchronicle.com · indiaseatradenews.com
[● 7 SOURCES] India’s advisory provides consular helpline numbers for Indian citizens in Russia (+7 9652773414) and Ukraine (+38 0933559958). www.aajtak.in · navbharatlive.com · madhyamamonline.com · hindi.news18.com · hindikhabar.com · +2 more
[● 15 SOURCES] At least five Indian seafarers have been killed in missile or drone attacks in the Black Sea since April 2026. www.aajtak.in · thefederal.com · indiaseatradenews.com · navbharatlive.com · madhyamamonline.com · +10 more
[● 6 SOURCES] India summoned Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk to protest the killing of an Indian seafarer. thefederal.com · madhyamamonline.com · www.orissapost.com · thecsrjournal.in · www.deccanchronicle.com · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The merchant vessel MV AGN Ragnar was attacked near Odesa, resulting in two Indian seafarers missing and two rescued. madhyamamonline.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.ibtimes.co.in
[● 2 SOURCES] The vessel MV Golden Leo was hit by missiles departing Odesa on July 19 2026, leaving four Indian crew members presumed dead. indiaseatradenews.com · www.independent.co.uk