India Seeks Consular Access for Seafarer Stranded at Karachi Port for Months Following The Family’s Appeal

India Seeks Consular Access for Seafarer Stranded at Karachi Port for Months Following The Family’s Appeal

NEW DELHI, November 14, 2026 (VoM News): The Ministry of External Affairs released a statement stating that it has made a consular request to Pakistan regarding an Indian merchant navy officer and five other crew members who are reportedly stranded aboard a vessel at Karachi port for the past several months.

As per details available with VoM News, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated the Indian government was in contact with the stranded crew members, their employer, the shipping company and its local agent to resolve the matter.

He stated that the matter also involved contractual arrangements between the shipowner and the crew, as employees could not simply leave a vessel without replacement crew arriving.

“So, a replacement crew has to come before you leave,” he said.

Though, he confirmed that India had approached the Pakistani side with a consular request as efforts continued to facilitate the crew members’ return.

Following the appeal of the family of Indian officers, the issue came to limelight urging the govt to secure his release.

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