All nine Indian seafarers aboard chemical tanker YARA J are safe after the vessel reached Romania’s Port of Constanta. India’s Embassy confirmed their safety while highlighting diplomatic coordination and continued support amid attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
All nine Indian seafarers aboard the chemical tanker YARA J are safe, and the vessel has reached the Port of Constanta in Romania, the Embassy of India in Bucharest confirmed on Saturday. The development comes amid heightened security concerns following attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea region.
The confirmation followed discussions between India’s Ambassador to Romania, Manoj Mohapatra, Romanian maritime authorities and the tanker’s Company Security Officer (CSO). According to the Indian Embassy, the ambassador spoke with SAR Romania and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Constanta to verify the crew’s safety and the vessel’s arrival.
In a statement shared on social media platform X, the Embassy said all nine Indian seafarers had been confirmed safe. Ambassador Mohapatra also assured the crew of the Government of India’s full support and assistance.
The vessel’s arrival at Constanta follows a reported attack involving the chemical tanker near Romania’s Black Sea coast. The incident has added to concerns over the security of commercial shipping routes in the region, where several vessels have faced attacks in recent days. <Cite refs={[“turn336948search2″,”turn336948news26”]}/>
The latest development comes after three Indian nationals rescued from another commercial vessel, MV Royad Mammadov, departed Romania for India last week. The ship had come under attack in the Black Sea on October 6, prompting a rescue operation by Romanian authorities.
The three Indian nationals were identified as Sahil Sandhu, Ashwini Kumar and Harman Singh. The Indian Embassy confirmed their departure for India after providing the necessary assistance to facilitate their return.
The Embassy also expressed gratitude to Romanian authorities, Constanta County Hospital and Romanian rescue teams for their assistance, cooperation and support during the rescue and subsequent medical care of the affected crew members.
Following the attack on MV Royad Mammadov, India strongly condemned attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Black Sea region. On October 7, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to reduce tensions and enable an early return to peace.
Addressing a regular media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said attacks on commercial vessels threatened international shipping and endangered the lives of seafarers. He stressed that the safety of Indian nationals working aboard merchant vessels remained a priority for the government.
Jaiswal confirmed that three Indian nationals were aboard MV Royad Mammadov when it came under attack. All three were reported safe, although one had sustained injuries and was receiving medical treatment. He also thanked Romanian authorities for their assistance in the rescue and medical response.
The recent incidents have renewed concerns about the risks faced by seafarers working on international shipping routes near conflict-affected areas. Commercial vessels play an important role in transporting goods and maintaining international trade, making the safety of crews and the protection of maritime traffic significant concerns for governments and shipping operators.
India has continued to call for an end to attacks on commercial shipping and for peaceful diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions. The government has also maintained communication with relevant authorities to assist Indian nationals affected by maritime incidents.
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The confirmation that all nine Indian crew members aboard YARA J are safe provides reassurance to their families and the wider Indian maritime community. The Embassy has reiterated that the Government of India will continue to provide support and assistance to Indian seafarers when required.
With security concerns continuing in the Black Sea region, the safety of commercial vessels and their crews remains an important issue for maritime authorities and the international community.
