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<p>The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued Circular 21 of 2026, alerting Indian seafarers in and around Iranian waters to exercise heightened caution amid prevailing security concerns.</p>
<h2><strong>DGS issues safety advisory for Indian seafarers in Iranian waters</strong></h2>
<p>This advisory directs Indians who are seafarers onshore in Iran to confine themselves to their accommodation for the following 48 hours, and not visit any sensitive areas, such as power stations and military bases, as well as stay away from highways until further notice and in consultation with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. The recommendation is made that individuals residing in hotels or accommodations facilitated by shipping firms or the Embassy should stay put and keep in touch with the Embassy staff.</p>
<p>Seafarers onboard vessels operating in or near Iranian waters are advised to stay on board and limit unnecessary shore travel. All personnel are encouraged to remain vigilant, follow official updates, and maintain continuous communication with company representatives and authorities.</p>
<p>The DGS advisory also mentions emergency contact information that can assist in case of any exigency for the protection and safety of the Indian seafarers during this crucial time. The advisory from the Embassy of India in Tehran has also been shared below.</p>
<p>As stated above, the Embassy stressed upon Indians present in Iran not to move about in upper floors of any multi-storey building but to remain inside the room and coordinate all their moves with the Embassy staff.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">The Directorate General of Shipping has issued Circular 21 of 2026, providing an urgent safety advisory for Indian seafarers in and around Iranian waters. In view of the prevailing security situation, seafarers ashore are advised to remain indoors, avoid sensitive locations, and… <a href="https://t.co/ZuSBJ0BL4d">pic.twitter.com/ZuSBJ0BL4d</a></p>
<p>— Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India (@dgshipping_IN) <a href="https://twitter.com/dgshipping_IN/status/2042105356047020040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.zeebiz.com/economy-infra/news-west-asia-crisis-govt-assures-fuel-coal-lpg-supply-welcomes-us-iran-ceasefire-393412">West Asia Crisis: Govt assures fuel, coal, LPG supply; welcomes US-Iran ceasefire</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Operational directives to support maritime trade amid West Asia crisis</strong></h2>
<p>Meanwhile, DGS has also issued a set of operational directives aimed at ensuring smooth maritime trade and protecting stakeholders amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.</p>
<p>The measures relate to guaranteeing that concessions at ports are transferred directly to exporters, increasing transparency regarding freight rates and war risk premium costs, and that any other charges are properly documented. The ports have been asked to assist in the clearance of cargo, especially those delayed or diverted owing to the situation in the Persian Gulf.</p>
<p>An effective grievance redress mechanism, which can be tracked centrally, has been put in place. There is also greater coordination between the port administration, terminals, and shipping companies.</p>
<blockquote><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Key Operational Measures to Support Maritime Trade Amid Ongoing Middle East Situation</p>
<p>The Directorate General of Shipping has issued important measures to ensure smooth maritime operations and protect stakeholders. Direct pass-through of port concessions to exporters, enhanced… <a href="https://t.co/JqyCbJRgul">pic.twitter.com/JqyCbJRgul</a></p>
<p>— Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India (@dgshipping_IN) <a href="https://twitter.com/dgshipping_IN/status/2042103081920508325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-new-safety-norms-for-electrical-appliances-in-india-bis-quality-control-order-2026-details-393213">Govt notifies new safety norms for electrical appliances, BIS certification mandatory from October 1</a></strong></p>
<h2 data-end="1050" data-start="819"><strong>Ensuring direct pass-through of port concessions</strong></h2>
<p data-end="1547" data-start="1052">Pointing out some issues recently raised, the DGS highlighted that not all the time concessions provided by port authorities, relating to detention costs, ground rent, reefers plugs and other terminal costs have been passed on to exporters. The circular clearly emphasises that all the concessional rates have to be communicated to the exporters via the freight forwarders and NVOCCs. It is also the responsibility of the port authorities to check whether these have been passed on at the terminals.</p>
<h2 data-end="1547" data-start="1052"><strong>Support for exporters and compliance measures</strong></h2>
<p data-end="1994" data-start="1549">The step is expected to facilitate the claims by exporters under the Rs 497-crore Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme. It has been directed that the shipping lines must ensure transparency and auditability regarding the charges, including the war risk premium, which has recently changed and may not be in line with the previous instructions. This issue is being sorted out with the insurers.</p>
<p data-end="1994" data-start="1549"><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.zeebiz.com/economy-infra/news-west-asia-crisis-over-18-crore-lpg-cylinders-delivered-602-lmt-food-stocks-available-here-s-what-govt-says-393222">West Asia Crisis: Over 18 crore LPG cylinders delivered, 602 LMT food stocks available — Here’s what govt says</a></strong></p>
<p data-end="2188" data-start="1996">The DGS emphasised that these steps are designed to safeguard exporter interests, maintain cost transparency, and ensure uninterrupted maritime operations during the ongoing regional crisis.</p>


The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued Circular 21 of 2026, alerting Indian seafarers in and around Iranian waters to exercise heightened caution amid prevailing security concerns.DGS issues safety advisory for Indian seafarers in Iranian watersThis advisory directs Indians who are seafarers onshore in Iran to confine themselves to their accommodation for the following 48 hours, and not visit any sensitive areas, such as power stations and military bases, as well as stay away from highways until further notice and in consultation with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. The recommendation is made that individuals residing in hotels or accommodations facilitated by shipping firms or the Embassy should stay put and keep in touch with the Embassy staff.Seafarers onboard vessels operating in or near Iranian waters are advised to stay on board and limit unnecessary shore travel. All personnel are encouraged to remain vigilant, follow official updates, and maintain continuous communication with company representatives and authorities.The DGS advisory also mentions emergency contact information that can assist in case of any exigency for the protection and safety of the Indian seafarers during this crucial time. The advisory from the Embassy of India in Tehran has also been shared below.As stated above, the Embassy stressed upon Indians present in Iran not to move about in upper floors of any multi-storey building but to remain inside the room and coordinate all their moves with the Embassy staff.The Directorate General of Shipping has issued Circular 21 of 2026, providing an urgent safety advisory for Indian seafarers in and around Iranian waters. In view of the prevailing security situation, seafarers ashore are advised to remain indoors, avoid sensitive locations, and… pic.twitter.com/ZuSBJ0BL4d— Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India (@dgshipping_IN) April 9, 2026Also Read: West Asia Crisis: Govt assures fuel, coal, LPG supply; welcomes US-Iran ceasefireOperational directives to support maritime trade amid West Asia crisisMeanwhile, DGS has also issued a set of operational directives aimed at ensuring smooth maritime trade and protecting stakeholders amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.The measures relate to guaranteeing that concessions at ports are transferred directly to exporters, increasing transparency regarding freight rates and war risk premium costs, and that any other charges are properly documented. The ports have been asked to assist in the clearance of cargo, especially those delayed or diverted owing to the situation in the Persian Gulf.An effective grievance redress mechanism, which can be tracked centrally, has been put in place. There is also greater coordination between the port administration, terminals, and shipping companies.Key Operational Measures to Support Maritime Trade Amid Ongoing Middle East SituationThe Directorate General of Shipping has issued important measures to ensure smooth maritime operations and protect stakeholders. Direct pass-through of port concessions to exporters, enhanced… pic.twitter.com/JqyCbJRgul— Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India (@dgshipping_IN) April 9, 2026Also Read: Govt notifies new safety norms for electrical appliances, BIS certification mandatory from October 1Ensuring direct pass-through of port concessionsPointing out some issues recently raised, the DGS highlighted that not all the time concessions provided by port authorities, relating to detention costs, ground rent, reefers plugs and other terminal costs have been passed on to exporters. The circular clearly emphasises that all the concessional rates have to be communicated to the exporters via the freight forwarders and NVOCCs. It is also the responsibility of the port authorities to check whether these have been passed on at the terminals.Support for exporters and compliance measuresThe step is expected to facilitate the claims by exporters under the Rs 497-crore Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme. It has been directed that the shipping lines must ensure transparency and auditability regarding the charges, including the war risk premium, which has recently changed and may not be in line with the previous instructions. This issue is being sorted out with the insurers.Also Read: West Asia Crisis: Over 18 crore LPG cylinders delivered, 602 LMT food stocks available — Here’s what govt saysThe DGS emphasised that these steps are designed to safeguard exporter interests, maintain cost transparency, and ensure uninterrupted maritime operations during the ongoing regional crisis.

The advisory instructs Indian seafarers ashore in Iran to remain indoors for the next 48 hours, avoid sensitive locations such as electrical and military installations, and refrain from travelling on highways without coordination with the Embassy of India in Tehran.

DG Shipping issues urgent safety advisory for Indian seafarers in Iranian waters

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The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued Circular 21 of 2026, alerting Indian seafarers in and around Iranian waters to exercise heightened caution amid prevailing security concerns. DGS issues safety advisory for Indian seafarers in Iranian waters This advisory directs Indians who are seafarers onshore in Iran to confine themselves to their accommodation for the following 48 hours, and not visit any sensitive areas, such as power stations and military bases, as well as stay away from highways until further notice and in consultation with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. The recommendation is made that individuals residing in hotels or accommodations facilitated by shipping firms or the Embassy should stay put and keep in touch with the Embassy staff. Seafarers onboard vessels operating in or near Iranian waters are advised to stay on board and limit unnecessary shore travel. All personnel are encouraged to remain vigilant, follow official updates, and maintain continuous communication with company representatives and authorities. The DGS advisory also mentions emergency contact information that can assist in case of any exigency for the protection and safety of the Indian seafarers during this crucial time. The advisory from the Embassy of India in Tehran has also been shared below. As stated above, the Embassy stressed upon Indians present in Iran not to move about in upper floors of any multi-storey building but to remain inside the room and coordinate all their moves with the Embassy staff. The Directorate General of Shipping has issued Circular 21 of 2026, providing an urgent safety advisory for Indian seafarers in and around Iranian waters. In view of the prevailing security situation, seafarers ashore are advised to remain indoors, avoid sensitive locations, and… pic.twitter.com/ZuSBJ0BL4d — Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India (@dgshipping_IN) April 9, 2026 Also Read: West Asia Crisis: Govt assures fuel, coal, LPG supply; welcomes US-Iran ceasefire Operational directives to support maritime trade amid West Asia crisis Meanwhile, DGS has also issued a set of operational directives aimed at ensuring smooth maritime trade and protecting stakeholders amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The measures relate to guaranteeing that concessions at ports are transferred directly to exporters, increasing transparency regarding freight rates and war risk premium costs, and that any other charges are properly documented. The ports have been asked to assist in the clearance of cargo, especially those delayed or diverted owing to the situation in the Persian Gulf. An effective grievance redress mechanism, which can be tracked centrally, has been put in place. There is also greater coordination between the port administration, terminals, and shipping companies. Key Operational Measures to Support Maritime Trade Amid Ongoing Middle East Situation The Directorate General of Shipping has issued important measures to ensure smooth maritime operations and protect stakeholders. Direct pass-through of port concessions to exporters, enhanced… pic.twitter.com/JqyCbJRgul — Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India (@dgshipping_IN) April 9, 2026 Also Read: Govt notifies new safety norms for electrical appliances, BIS certification mandatory from October 1 Ensuring direct pass-through of port concessions Pointing out some issues recently raised, the DGS highlighted that not all the time concessions provided by port authorities, relating to detention costs, ground rent, reefers plugs and other terminal costs have been passed on to exporters. The circular clearly emphasises that all the concessional rates have to be communicated to the exporters via the freight forwarders and NVOCCs. It is also the responsibility of the port authorities to check whether these have been passed on at the terminals. Support for exporters and compliance measures The step is expected to facilitate the claims by exporters under the Rs 497-crore Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme. It has been directed that the shipping lines must ensure transparency and auditability regarding the charges, including the war risk premium, which has recently changed and may not be in line with the previous instructions. This issue is being sorted out with the insurers. Also Read: West Asia Crisis: Over 18 crore LPG cylinders delivered, 602 LMT food stocks available — Here’s what govt says The DGS emphasised that these steps are designed to safeguard exporter interests, maintain cost transparency, and ensure uninterrupted maritime operations during the ongoing regional crisis.