MEA representative Randhir Jaiswal stated India had actually been in touch with the stranded team members, their company and the shipping business’s representative. He likewise stated New Delhi had actually made a consular demand to Pakistan.
The ship was presumably apprehended following a disagreement in between Iran-based KEVER Shipping Company and Karachi port authorities.(Screen grabs: ITG)[ 19659004]New Delhi,Nov 13, 2026 19:58 IST
6 Indian sailors have actually been stranded at Karachi Port for almost 7 months are looking for the federal government’s assistance to return home. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated the matter is mostly a conflict in between the shipping business and its staff members, however included that it is dealing with all sides to fix the concern.
MEA representative Randhir Jaiswal stated India had actually been in touch with the stranded team members, their company and the shipping business’s representative. He likewise stated New Delhi had actually made a consular demand to Pakistan.
“It is actually a matter between the owner of the ship and the employees who are on the ship. You cannot just leave the ship. A replacement crew has to come before you leave. We have been in touch with these people there, as well as with the employer—the shipping company and their agent and we are trying to resolve this issue,” he stated.
“We have also made a consular request to the Pakistani side. But essentially, it is a commercial issue between the shipping company and the employees,” Jaiswal included.
HOW SIX INDIAN SAILORS GOT STUCK
The 6 Indian seafarers have actually been aboard the vessel given that it reached Karachi on April 17, 2026, according to the household of primary officer Vineet Kishore Mishra. Mishra, a Merchant Navy officer from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, signed up with Iran-based KEVER Shipping Company on February 25. He later on took a trip aboard among the business’s vessels from Oman to Karachi.
According to his household, the vessel ended up being captured up in a conflict in between the shipping business and Karachi port authorities after its arrival. What started as a disagreement including the business has actually considering that left the Indian team dealing with months of unpredictability.
The households declare that the sailors’ passports were taken which electrical power to the vessel was cut off. They likewise declare interaction has actually ended up being very hard, with the team often handling to speak with loved ones just as soon as in about 15 days.
Mishra’s household states his employment agreement has actually likewise ended. According to them, he has actually been not able to officially sign off from the vessel and return home.
HOUSEHOLDS SAY CREW IS PAYING THE PRICE
Mishra’s loved ones state he had actually left Uttar Pradesh anticipating a regular expert task. Rather, he has actually invested months aboard a vessel in Karachi without any clear date for his return. His household has actually approached the Indian diplomatic objective in Pakistan and looked for assistance from the MEA. Loved ones have actually likewise gotten in touch with the Prime Minister, the President and political agents, including their regional MLA and MP, looking for intervention.
The households state they have actually gotten guarantees that the matter is being checked out, however the sailors stay on the ship.
Jaiswal’s remarks indicate a problem that is less noticeable from the households’ point of view. According to the MEA, seafarers can not just desert a vessel while it stays in port. A replacement team should initially be set up before existing team members can officially leave.
That requirement has actually ended up being a crucial part of the disagreement.
The federal government keeps that it is engaging with the shipping business, its representative and the stranded sailors while likewise making diplomatic representations to Pakistan.
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