Forward Seamen's Union of India

Forward Seamen's Union of India Protecting Rights of Seafarers & Well-being from 7 Decades. “Every seafarer is important to us, regardless of caste, creed, or race.

Forward Seamen’s Union of India, commonly known as FSUI, was established on 30th May, 1954. Prior to that, seamen were subjected to inhuman torture, victimization and hire and fire by the shipowners. There was no seamen’s employment office. Unemployed youths used to stand in the queue in front of the Marine House in Kolkata for jobs. But gangsters and musclemen everyday used to drive them away bra

king the queue to push their own people accepting bribes from them. It was a free for all situation. These tortures, created anger and resentment amongst seamen. There was constant desire amongst seamen to lodge protest unitedly. This desire and urge amongst them brought them together to initially form Merchant Navy Trainees’ Club. Soon the seamen realized that without a trade union it would not be possible to combat or counter shipowners’ virulent attack. That was the starting point with the formation of FSUI in 1954 as stated above.

25/07/2026

Silence is costing Indian lives.
Yesterday, Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker MT Disha carrying 28 Indian seafarers came under attack in Iranian waters. Videos clearly show the targeting of accommodation area — deliberate attempt to kill crew or destroy living quarters. By God’s grace, all 28 are safe.
This is not an isolated incident. It is the same pattern: vessels with full Indian crews are being systematically targeted.
Yet the response remains the same — silence.
No strong voice in international forums.
No visible support to families who have already lost their sons, fathers and brothers.
No accountability for the Indian seafarers already killed in earlier attacks.
How many more close calls and body bags will it take before India speaks with the force this crisis demands?
Our seafarers are not collateral damage.
They are Indian citizens.

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23/07/2026

Four Indian merchant seafarers lost their lives while serving aboard a commercial vessel caught in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Behind every headline is a family waiting for answers, justice and the return of their loved ones.

FSUI stands firmly with the bereaved families and continues to demand accountability, fair compensation, stronger protection for civilian merchant seafarers, and meaningful government support for those who make global trade possible.

Merchant seafarers are not combatants. They should never become victims of war.


Directorate General of Shipping, India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways International Maritime Organization - IMO ITF - International Transport Workers' Federation

The International Maritime Federation (IMF) and the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI), in association with Srichakr...
23/07/2026

The International Maritime Federation (IMF) and the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI), in association with Srichakra Maritime College, successfully hosted a high-level maritime dialogue in Chennai on Building a Future-Ready Maritime Workforce.

The event brought together regulators, maritime professionals, RPSLs, training institutions, Master Mariners, Chief Engineers and industry leaders to discuss the future of India's maritime workforce in an era of rapid technological transformation and evolving global regulations.

Discussions focused on strengthening maritime training, embracing emerging technologies including AI and automation, improving workforce readiness, enhancing seafarer welfare, and building stronger collaboration between industry, academia, regulators and unions.

The dialogue reinforced a shared commitment to ensuring that Indian seafarers remain globally competitive, professionally skilled and supported by world-class standards of safety, welfare and social security.

The event also celebrated the achievements of India's maritime community while reaffirming the importance of sustained partnerships in shaping the next generation of maritime professionals.



Directorate General of Shipping, India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways ITF - International Transport Workers' Federation

Kin of seafarers killed in Hormuz attacks demand UN intervention, compensation, govt. jobsForward Seamen’s Union of Indi...
22/07/2026

Kin of seafarers killed in Hormuz attacks demand UN intervention, compensation, govt. jobs
Forward Seamen’s Union of India general secretary Manoj Yadav says Union Government has not raised a strong enough voice against these killings or ensured justice to bereaved families
Directorate General of Shipping, India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways International Maritime Organization - IMO ITF - International Transport Workers' Federation

Relatives of seafarers killed in Hormuz attacks urge UN intervention, compensation, and government support for bereaved families.

The story of Indian merchant seafarers caught in the Strait of Hormuz crisis has now reached the global stage.The New Yo...
22/07/2026

The story of Indian merchant seafarers caught in the Strait of Hormuz crisis has now reached the global stage.

The New York Times has highlighted the tragic attack on MT Settebello, the loss of Indian seafarers, and the growing concerns over the safety of civilian merchant crews operating in conflict zones.

Merchant seafarers are not combatants. They are civilian professionals who keep global trade moving. Their safety must never become collateral damage in geopolitical conflicts.

FSUI will continue to stand with the affected families and advocate for justice, accountability, fair compensation, and stronger international protections for seafarers worldwide.

How a Deadly Strike Unfolded on a Shadow Fleet TankerDirectorate General of Shipping, India The New York Times Ministr...
21/07/2026

How a Deadly Strike Unfolded on a Shadow Fleet Tanker
Directorate General of Shipping, India The New York Times Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways International Maritime Organization - IMO ITF - International Transport Workers' Federation United Nations U.S. Central Command

Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/world/middleeast/inside-the...
21/07/2026

Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/world/middleeast/inside-the-deadly-us-airstrike-on-a-shadow-fleet-tanker.html

Directorate General of Shipping, India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways International Maritime Organization - IMO ITF - International Transport Workers' Federation United Nations U.S. Central Command The New York Times

Evidence suggests the ship on which three Indian sailors died was not moving when it was struck in the Gulf of Oman, but it had been engaged in risky offshore transfers of oil.

20/07/2026

The Embassy of India has advised Indian nationals to postpone travel to Iran and those already there to exercise extreme caution.

FSUI continues to monitor the evolving situation and stands ready to assist Indian seafarers and their families through our 24×7 Hormuz Crisis Helpline.

Helpline: +91 98196 89063



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