The sailors' union has warned that the stranded crew is caught in a "terrible and life-threatening situation" and is living in "constant fear of a direct hit at any moment" as Russia and Ukraine continue fighting near the Black Sea port. NDTV rwported.
"Urgent Appeal | M.V. AMIR1, currently at Ukrainian port Chornomorsk with 15 crew on board, including 13 Indian seafarers, is trapped in a terrible and life-threatening situation," FSUI said in a post on X.
"Repeated drone and missile attacks are being attempted in the immediate vicinity of the vessel. The crew is living under constant fear of a direct hit at any moment," it added, urging the Indian government, shipowners, the flag state of the ship, and other authorities to immediately secure the crew's safety and arrange prompt repatriation.
Urgent Appeal | M.V. AMIR1
M.V. AMIR1, currently at Ukrainian port Chornomorsk with 15 crew on board, including 13 Indian seafarers, is trapped in a terrible and life-threatening situation.
Repeated drone and missile attacks are being attempted in the immediate vicinity of the… pic.twitter.com/tIIwuC9Mdk
