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17 July 2026

DGMA advisory on Strait of Hormuz

The advisory highlights the protection of the Indian diaspora and maritime security concerns in a critical energy transit route, providing useful context for questions on India's foreign policy and energy security.

1 min read Day 12 of 23 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has issued an advisory to ship owners, managers, and recruitment agencies to avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The advisory follows recent attacks on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, within the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Casualties reported include one Indian fatality and one injury on MT Al Bahiyah, and nine Indian nationals injured on MT Mombasa.
  • The government has mandated the shipping authority to establish a real-time dashboard to monitor the status and location of Indian seafarers on vessels operating in the region, regardless of the ship's flag.

Part of a longer story

This is day 12 of 23 in Persian Gulf maritime security and transit disputes, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the implications of maritime security threats in critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz for India's energy security and the safety of its seafarers. 150 words
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  2. The safety of Indian seafarers in international waters is a critical component of India's maritime governance. In light of recent security challenges in the Persian Gulf, evaluate the role of the Directorate General of Maritime Administration in ensuring the protection of Indian citizens abroad and the necessity of real-time monitoring systems. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for issuing the recent advisory regarding the deployment of Indian sailors through the Strait of Hormuz?

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