Abu Dhabi: Indian Embassy issues advisory against working on Iran-bound vessels

Bellevision Media Network

Abu Dhabi, 02 Jun 2017: Indian Embassy issued advisory Indian sailors intending to work on fishing vessels/trawlers, which are moving from United Arab Emirates towards Islamic Republic of Iran.

 

The communiqué issued by Indian Embassy states that all emigrants intending to work on fishing vessels/ trawlers which are moving from United Arab Emirates to Iran, that the Iranian Navy is checking and apprehending all illegal vessels entering the Iranian territorial waters and thevessels which trespass into the Iranian waters will now, not be pushed back, but impounded.

 

In view of this all Indian emigrants/workers are advised not to take up work on fishing vessels/trawlers which may be moving from United Arab Emirates towards Iran, till further notice, as it may lead to their possible detention, arrest or even endanger their lives. Theymay also face possible legal action leading to fines by the Iranian authorities or serving jail term in Iran.