19 Indian seafarers safely evacuated from Yemen

On Sunday, November 8 2026, the Indian Embassy in Yemen announced that <b>19 Indian seafarers</b> who had been stranded in <b>Hodeidah</b> and <b>Sana’a</b> for two weeks were safely evacuated and are on their way back to India. The embassy confirmed that all seafarers are in good health and thanked those who assisted the evacuation. The move follows an earlier statement on October 23 that 14 Indian nationals aboard a yacht near Hodeidah were safe after an incident off the Yemeni coast. The embassy remains in contact with relevant parties to clarify the circumstances of the yacht incident and will continue to monitor the situation in Yemen.