According to Kollam port authorities, the vessel was unable to proceed to the Saudi coast due to the prevailing security situation. The ship's crew sought assistance to anchor safely at Kollam. Officials clarified that it is a small offshore supply vessel, not a cargo ship. Port authoriti
The Ministry of Home Affairs designated the Kollam port in Kerala as an authorised Immigration Check Post (ICP) for entry and exit from India with valid travel documents for all classes of passengers on Tuesday.