PoliticsPhoto: The HinduIndia Bans Deployment of Seafarers in Malaysia's Sarawak Region
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has banned the recruitment and deployment of Indian seafarers in Malaysia's Sarawak region due to recurring fatal accidents involving young Indian seafarers. The ban applies to Inland, Riverline, and Coastal vessels. This decision follows recommendations from the Malaysia Marine Department to improve safety and reduce fatalities under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.
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