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Maritime security and freedom of navigation: a key GS2 International Relations and global trade topic.
The Ministry of External Affairs condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea and the Strait of Hormuz that resulted in the deaths of two foreign seafarers and injuries to several Indian nationals.
On October 5, 2026, a fire on the MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea killed two foreign seafarers and injured three Indian nationals. On October 6, 2026, the Panama-flagged MT On Peace was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring eleven Indian crew members.
In which location were the injured Indian crew members evacuated for medical treatment?
Answer: (a) Khasab — The note states that injured Indian crew members were evacuated to Khasab in Oman for medical treatment.
Q. Discuss the implications of maritime insecurity in international waterways on global trade and the role of diplomacy in ensuring freedom of navigation.
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Keywords: Freedom of Navigation · Maritime Security · Diplomatic Dialogue · Global Commerce · Seafarer Safety
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