Criticising the 'irresponsible, unwarranted and uncalled for attacks' on cargo ships, he assured Indian seafarers and their families that the government was committed to assisting them at all costs.

3 Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor and Sanmar Herald carrying over 8.6 Lakh MT of cargo with 94 Indian crew members have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz today and are en route to India.

Under the decisive leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, GoI is working on highest priority to secure India's maritime interests.

It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello.