The government is in contact with the crew, their employer and the shipping company to resolve the commercial issue.
The Indian government on Friday said it has made a consular request to Pakistan to assist an Indian merchant navy officer and five crew members reportedly stranded at Karachi port for several months, according to reports from ThePrint and The New Indian Express.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during a bi-weekly media briefing that the government is in touch with the stranded individuals, their employer, the shipping company, and their agent.
Jaiswal described the situation as a commercial issue between the ship's owner and the employees. He noted that the crew cannot leave the vessel until a replacement crew arrives.
The spokesperson said the government is trying to resolve the issue and has reached out to the Pakistani side through a consular request.
The matter follows appeals from the family members of the Indian officer, who have been asking authorities to bring him home for several months.
