The government will chart out a plan for evacuation of seafarers stuck on international waters amid COVID-19 pandemic, Union Minister Manukh L Mandaviya said on Monday.
Thousands of Indian seafarers are currently stuck aboard cruise and cargo vessels in far off waters, and maritime bodies had demanded plans for bringing them home fearing that delays might result in disruption in supply chain.
"I am trying to get the details of stranded seafarers. Based on it, the Shipping Ministry will chart out a plan for evacuation of stuck seafarers," Shipping Minister M L Mandaviya told PTI.
He further said: "I am concerned about the challenges faced by the Indian seafarers in these testing times and I appreciate their work for moving the supply chain in the world."
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