India evacuates 19 seafarers from Yemen after two-week ordeal

India has safely evacuated 19 seafarers who were stranded in Yemen’s Hodeidah and Sana’a for approximately two weeks, the Indian mission confirmed on 8 November 2026. All members of the group were in good health and returning to India at the time of the announcement.

The evacuation comes amid continuing threats to commercial shipping and maritime personnel around Yemen and the wider region. It highlights the difficulties of securing safe passage and repatriation for crews affected by conflict, even after their immediate safety has been established.

In its statement, the Embassy of India to Yemen said: “All seafarers are safe, in good health, and on their way back to India.”

The mission thanked those involved in facilitating the evacuation. Its announcement did not identify the vessels or employers associated with the group, explain how the seafarers became stranded, or provide details of their evacuation route.

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