Indian Sailor Akshay Harish Set for Return from Iran, Ministry Confirms

New Delhi, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi has confirmed that Akshay Harish, an Indian sailor stranded in Iran, is preparing for his return to India. During a weekly media briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the importance of the safety and welfare of Indian sailors, stating that the embassy in Tehran and the team in Bandar Abbas are closely monitoring the situation.

Harish had reached out to the Indian consulate on November 9, prompting the embassy to establish contact with him. It was revealed that he began working on a commercial vessel named “Plam Marine” in Japan in 2025. However, upon the ship’s arrival at Chabahar port in Iran, he was informed by the captain that his passport and Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) had been lost, leading to his removal from the vessel.

According to the spokesperson, Harish is receiving support from his company, which is arranging for his accommodation and meals. Following discussions with Harish, the embassy also contacted the ship’s owner and agent to facilitate the preparation of his necessary documents.

Harish has since applied for an emergency certificate, which has now been issued. With this document in hand, he is ready to return to India. The Ministry of External Affairs is working diligently to ensure his swift return, maintaining ongoing communication with his company to facilitate his journey back to Kerala.