India warns seafarers on Black Sea attacks
Analysis based on 28 articles · First reported Jul 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The advisory highlights escalating risks to commercial shipping in the Black Sea, potentially increasing insurance premiums and operational costs for vessels transiting the region. This may disrupt trade flows, particularly grain and other exports from Ukrainian and Russian ports, affecting global supply chains.
India's Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory on July 26, 2026, warning Indian nationals against taking employment on commercial vessels in the Black Sea region due to heightened security risks from missile and drone attacks amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Since April 2026, five Indian seafarers have been killed in separate attacks: four on Golden Gate Capital near Ukraine — Odesa on July 19, and one on MV Omorfi in Russian territorial waters on July 18. Other vessels with Indian crew, including MT Louise-1, MT Asia, and MT Nelsa, were attacked near Russia — Novorossiysk. The advisory urges seafarers to assess risks, obtain comprehensive information from employers, ensure compliance with international standards, and follow DGMA guidelines. India summoned the Russian Charge d'affaires on July 21 to protest the killings.
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