Indian Seafarers - Transits Through Strait of Hormuz & Black Sea

Looking to talk to active or recently-returned sailors for a news artcile Hi all, I'm reaching out to talk to you resilient lot, given everything happening in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea. I've read the union statements, the insurance numbers, the government press releases, but almost every article out there quotes officials, brokers, or analysts. Almost nobody has actually talked to the sailors themselves. I'd like to change that. If you're currently sailing, recently came back from a Hormuz or Black Sea transit, or know someone who has, I'd genuinely like to hear from you, whatever part of it you're willing to share. You don't have to use your real name if that's a concern. I'm happy to talk on background, keep you anonymous, or just use general details (rank, route, ship type) without anything identifying. Your safety and job security come first. I know retaliation from employers/agencies is a real concern. This can be a quick DM exchange, a longer voice call, or just a text conversation, whatever you're comfortable with. If this is you, or you know someone it might be a colleague, a friend, family of someone who's sailed recently please DM me. Even a short conversation helps build a fuller, more honest picture of what Indian crews are dealing with right now. Happy to share more details about myself and my publication on personal chat. Thank you, and stay safe out there.