Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Baryon

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) is pressing Indian authorities to take urgent action to ensure the safety of 23 Indian crew members aboard the vessel 'Baryon', which was subjected to a drone attack on September 2 while sailing from Russia to Karachi. The strike, which occurred on the starboard side, ignited a small fire in the accommodation area, and a second drone was also noted in the nearby surroundings. Thankfully, the crew successfully extinguished the fire, enabling the 'Baryon' to continue its journey under its own power, albeit with considerable damage to the living quarters. Remarkably, all 23 crew members were reported safe. On September 10, the ship successfully transited the Bosphorus Strait while heading toward Icdas. In light of these events, the FSUI has called upon India's Directorate General of Shipping, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to assess the crew's condition and ensure their safety. Furthermore, the union has advocated for enhanced governmental measures to protect Indian seafarers operating in areas deemed to be at war risk. They have also requested the assurance that affected seafarers receive appropriate High Risk Area (HRA) compensation and for these concerns to be escalated to relevant authorities.

On September 2, 2026, the container ship 'Baryon' encountered a drone attack while navigating the Black Sea from Novorossiysk, Russia, to Karachi, Pakistan. The assault resulted in a fire erupting in the accommodation area of the vessel, though the crew promptly extinguished the flames and managed to continue the journey under their own power. Thankfully, all 23 crew members, who are Indian nationals, were reported safe following the incident. In the aftermath, the Federation of Indian Seafarers' Union (FSUI) has reached out to India's Directorate General of Shipping as well as the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to confirm the crew's safety. They have also advocated for High Risk Area (HRA) compensation and urged the Indian government to engage with relevant maritime authorities regarding the alarming situation. For further details and images, visit: https://www.marineinsight.com/cargo-ship-carrying-23-indian-seafarers-catches-fire-after-drone-strike-en-route-to-pakistan/