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Nine Indian Seafarers Safe After Chemical Tanker YARA J Arrives in Constanta
By ANI
On October 7, the Indian Embassy in Bucharest confirmed that all nine Indian seafarers aboard the chemical tanker YARA J are safe and that the vessel has reached Romania’s Port of Constanta. The embassy said the confirmation followed a conversation between India’s Ambassador to Romania, Manoj Mohapatra, and Romanian authorities, including SAR Romania and MRCC Constanta, as well as the tanker’s Company Security Officer. The ambassador assured the crew of the Government of India’s full support and assistance.
Earlier, the embassy had reported that three Indian nationals—Shri Sahil Sandhu, Shri Ashwini Kumar and Shri Harman Singh—had been rescued from the commercial vessel MV Royad Mammadov after it was attacked in the Black Sea on October 6. They departed for India on October 7, and the embassy thanked Romanian authorities, Constanta County Hospital and Romanian rescue teams for their assistance.
On the same day, New Delhi condemned assaults on commercial vessels in the Black Sea corridor and urged dialogue and diplomatic engagement to reduce regional friction. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the attacks threaten maritime trade and endanger seafarers, noting that one of the rescued Indian nationals was injured and is receiving treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How many Indian seafarers were aboard the YARA J?
Nine.
Where did the YARA J arrive?
Romania’s Port of Constanta.
Who confirmed the safety of the crew?
The Indian Embassy in Bucharest.