Why are Indian seafarers among the biggest victims of the West Asia war? Rakesh Kumar Updated on: 10 Aug 2026, 9:53 am

Why are Indian seafarers among the biggest victims of the West Asia war? With Indians now accounting for more than 12 percent of the global seafaring workforce, they are present on ships operating on virtually every major international route. https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/10/why-are-indian-seafarers-among-the-biggest-victims-of-the-west-asia-war