Indian Sailors
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Speed News: PM Modi At Bharat Innovates Says India France Ties Driven By Shared Vision
Originals | Jun 14, 2026, 05:29 PM ISTPM Modi at Bharat Innovates stated India-France ties are driven by shared vision not just interests. Further, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat backed dialogue with Pakistan emphasizing focus on citizens. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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14 Indian sailors saved after dhow sinks off Oman; US aircraft airdrops lifesaving raft
India | Jun 14, 2026, 05:08 PM ISTAccording to inputs received from the United States Navy, citing sources, all 14 Indian crew members aboard the vessel successfully abandoned ship and embarked on a life raft after the emergency unfolded at sea.
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Iran releases five Indian sailors from seized Israeli-linked MSC Aries vessel
World | May 10, 2024, 09:08 AM ISTThe Iranian Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, has confirmed that the Indian crew members of the MSC Aries, are not being detained and are free to depart. The Indian Embassy, in acknowledging their release, expressed appreciation to the Iranian authorities for their coordination.
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US Baltimore bridge collapse: Ship manned by 22 Indians, all safe
World | Mar 26, 2024, 11:54 PM ISTBaltimore bridge collapse: The charter management entity further said that all of Them were safe and secure.
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Chinese authorities allow crew change for stranded Indian sailors on cargo vessel
India | Feb 05, 2021, 11:19 AM ISTIndia on Thursday said authorities in China have given clearance for crew change for 16 stranded Indian sailors on board a cargo vessel that has been on an anchorage near the Chinese port of Caofeidian since September.
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Pirates abduct five Indian sailors in Nigeria, Sushma Swaraj assures action
India | May 07, 2019, 10:54 AM ISTSushma Swaraj, on Tuesday, said she was looking into the safe release of the sailors and had taken up the matter with the Indian high commissioner.
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6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship fire accident
World | Jan 24, 2019, 09:02 AM ISTFour Indian sailors - Harish Jogi, Sachin Singh, Ashish Ashok Nair and Kamleshbhai Gopalbhai Tandel - were rescued by the authorities.
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Eight Indian sailors stranded on ship for 9 months in UAE
India | Sep 25, 2018, 06:12 PM ISTThe Indian Consulate in Dubai said the mission had been in constant touch with both crew members and the company to resolve the issue.
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Missing oil tanker with 22 Indians aboard released; Sushma Swaraj thanks govts of Nigeria, Benin
India | Feb 06, 2018, 11:45 AM IST"The ship, 'Marine Express', has been released and is back under the command of the captain," Director General of Shipping Malini Shankar said.
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Govt trying to locate missing oil tanker with 22 Indians aboard near West Africa: MEA
India | Feb 04, 2018, 10:36 AM ISTMEA said that the Indian authorities based in Nigeria have sought their help in locating the missing oil tanker.
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Indian sailors stranded off Sharjah coast for eight months
World | Sep 23, 2015, 04:45 PM ISTAbu Dhabi: Seventeen Indian sailors and their captain have been stranded on a ship anchored off the Sharjah coastline for the past eight months, a media report said on Wednesday.The crew of a Panama-registered vessel
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Oil tanker with 24 Indian sailors hijacked near West Africa
India | Jul 17, 2013, 10:57 AM ISTMumbai, Jul 17: An oil-chemical tanker with an all Indian crew of 24 has been hijacked off the coast of the West African nation of Gabon, officials said in Mumbai on Tuesday.MV Cotton, the Malta-flagged
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Indian sailors rescued from Somali pirates to return on Monday
India | Mar 17, 2013, 11:27 PM ISTNew Delhi, Mar 17:Most of the 28 Indian seafarers rescued from Somali pirates after their vessels were hijacked last year are returning to India tomorrow.17 Indian seafarers on board the MT Royal Grace have been
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Somalian pirates release 28 Indian sailors
India | Mar 09, 2013, 04:31 PM ISTChennai, Mar 9: A year after their abduction by Somalian pirates, 28 Indian sailors on board two ships have been released and will sail for home, bringing huge relief to their families.Shipping Minister G K
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Indian sailors held by pirates freed
World | Jan 26, 2013, 08:11 PM ISTAbuja, Jan 26: Five Indian sailors kidnapped off Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta and held captive for more than a month have been released by the pirates, a spokesman said on Saturday.The released men were hale
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Families of captive Indian sailors pin hopes on Pakistani activist
India | Jan 12, 2013, 06:00 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jan 12: Families of 17 Indian sailors held hostage on board MV Royal Grace, a chemical tanker captured by Somali pirates in March last year, are pinning their hopes on Pakistani rights activist
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5 Indian sailors kidnapped off coast of Nigeria
World | Dec 19, 2012, 07:30 PM ISTJohannesburg, Dec 19: Gunmen stormed a tanker ship off the coast of Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta, ransacking the vessel and kidnapping five Indian sailors in the latest attack targeting foreign workers in the volatile region,
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Haryana villagers honour Pak activist Ansar Burney for release of Indian sailors
India | Oct 15, 2012, 11:17 AM ISTJhajjar (Haryana), Oct 15: In a first of its kind of initiative, a community Khap (community council) in Haryana on Sunday honoured Pakistani human rights activist Ansar Burney for helping in the release of Indian
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We Were Tortured, Starved By Pirates, Say Indian Sailors
India | Jun 24, 2011, 03:43 PM ISTNew Delhi, June 24: Tortured by a group of drunk pirates and starved for days together, freedom seemed distant for the six Indian sailors on board MV Suez, who had almost given up hope of
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Six Indian Sailors Back, Praise Ansar Burney, Lambast Indian Govt
India | Jun 24, 2011, 01:22 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jun 24 : After 10 months in the captivity of Somali pirates, six Indian sailors of M V Suez vessel touched down on home soil today to an emotional welcome from family members.The