Indian seafarers stranded at Chornomorsk
Analysis based on 15 articles · First reported Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The repeated attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea are disrupting shipping routes and increasing insurance costs for vessels operating in the region. This may lead to higher freight rates and supply chain delays for goods transiting through Ukrainian ports.
At least 13 Indian seafarers are among 15 crew members stranded aboard the cargo vessel MV AMIR1 at Ukraine's Ukraine — Chornomorsk port amid ongoing drone and missile attacks in the Black Sea region. The Forward Seamen s Union of India (FSUI) has appealed for urgent intervention by the Indian government and other stakeholders to ensure the crew's safety and repatriation. This incident follows a series of attacks on merchant vessels in the Black Sea, including the MV Omorfi, Golden Gate Capital, and MV AGN Ragnar, which have resulted in multiple Indian casualties. India has summoned Russian and Ukrainian diplomats to protest the attacks and has issued an advisory for Indian seafarers to assess security risks before working in the region.
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