Indian Sailors Reluctant to Return to Strait of Hormuz Amid Safety Fears

Over 300,000 Indian sailors were employed in global merchant shipping as of 2025, according to India's shipping ministry. Many of these seafarers have expressed deep reluctance to return to routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Rising tensions and security threats in the Gulf region have made the passage increasingly dangerous for commercial vessels. The fear among sailors reflects broader concerns about the safety of one of the world's most critical maritime corridors.
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