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  Iran releases five Indian sailors from seized Israeli-linked MSC Aries vessel

  World | May 10, 2024 9:08 IST

  The 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 | March 26, 2024 23:54 IST

  Baltimore 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 | February 05, 2021 11:19 IST

  India 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 IST

  Sushma 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 | January 24, 2019 9:02 IST

  Four 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 | September 25, 2018 18:12 IST

  The 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 | February 06, 2018 11:45 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 | February 04, 2018 10:36 IST

  MEA 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 | September 23, 2015 16:45 IST

  Abu 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 | July 17, 2013 10:57 IST

  Mumbai, 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 | March 17, 2013 23:27 IST

  New 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 | March 09, 2013 16:31 IST

  Chennai, 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 | January 26, 2013 20:11 IST

  Abuja, 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 | January 12, 2013 18:00 IST

  New 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 | December 19, 2012 19:30 IST

  Johannesburg, 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 | October 15, 2012 11:17 IST

  Jhajjar (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 | June 24, 2011 15:43 IST

  New 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 | June 24, 2011 13:22 IST

  New 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

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  India Appreciates Pak Role In Safe Return Of Sailors

  World | June 24, 2011 11:40 IST

  New Delhi, June 24 :India today appreciated Pakistan's help in ensuring safe return of Indian sailors who were help captive by Somali pirates aboard M V Suez. “We are relieved that their ordeal has ended