Indian seafarers stranded on MV AMIR1 at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port

MV AMIR1 Indian seafarers Chornomorsk Black Sea attacks Forward Seamen’s Union

Thirteen Indian seafarers are among the fifteen‑member crew of the Tanzanian‑flagged cargo vessel MV AMIR1, which is anchored at the port of Chornomorsk in southern Ukraine. Drone and missile attacks by Russian forces have intensified around the Black Sea, prompting the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) to label the situation “terrible and life‑threatening” and to appeal for the crew’s immediate evacuation. The union has urged the Indian government, the shipowner and the vessel’s flag state to act urgently.

The Indian Embassy in Kyiv says it is monitoring the situation with “the highest priority” and is in constant contact with Ukrainian authorities, the shipowner and the flag state. Ukraine’s foreign ministry has publicly asked India to take a tougher stance against Russia and queried whether New Delhi will summon the Russian envoy again. The episode follows a series of attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea that have already killed at least five Indian seafarers, and India has previously summoned both Russian and Ukrainian diplomats in response to those incidents.

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Chandra Ram Dubey · Chornomorsk · Chornomorsk port · Deepak Kumar Gupta · Forward Seamen's Union of India · Forward Seamen’s Union of India · Government of India · Indian Embassy in Kyiv · Indian Embassy in Ukraine · Indian seafarers · MV AGN Ragnar · MV AMIR1

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[● 3 SOURCES] The All India Seafarers Union has appealed to the Indian government and ship owners for immediate safety measures and repatriation of the crew. samacharnama.com · navbharatlive.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The attacks threaten global grain exports, as the Black Sea route carries about one‑third of Ukraine’s wheat and a significant share of corn shipments. samacharnama.com
[● 3 SOURCES] MV AMIR1 has a total crew of 15 members. samacharnama.com · navbharatlive.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[● 9 SOURCES] The vessel MV AMIR1 is under repeated drone and missile attacks in the Black Sea region. samacharnama.com · navbharatlive.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.news18.com · thenews21.com · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Since 2022 the Black Sea has become one of the world’s most volatile maritime areas. samacharnama.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Thirteen Indian seafarers are aboard the vessel MV AMIR1, which is stranded at Chornomorsk port in Ukraine. samacharnama.com · navbharatlive.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The attacks are part of the ongoing Russia‑Ukraine war, with Russian forces targeting Ukrainian ports and shipping. samacharnama.com · navbharatlive.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[● 2 SOURCES] India’s embassy in Ukraine has acknowledged the situation and is in contact with relevant parties. navbharatlive.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Two Indian crew members are missing after a Russian drone strike on MV AGN RAGNAR near Odesa.
[● 3 SOURCES] India has summoned Russian and Ukrainian diplomats after previous attacks that killed Indian seafarers on vessels MV OMORFI, MV GOLDEN LEO and MV AGN RAGNAR. indtoday.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine has urged India to take a tougher stance against Russia over attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea. www.dnaindia.com
[● 2 SOURCES] India’s Ministry of External Affairs says commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted. www.newindianexpress.com · www.dnaindia.com