The government of India has blacklisted two UAE shipping and crew recruitment companies after Indian seafarers were allegedly abandoned in Dubai.
The two firms were named as Shah Al Arab Marine Agency and Alco Shipping Services, according to the Times of India.
It cited a communication by the directorate general of shipping (DGS) to the protector general of emigrants in the ministry of external affairs as saying: "It has been reported to this directorate that Indian seafarers are stranded at Dubai for last 22 months due to abandonment by the owners/recruiting agencies....The
