The Indian embassy in Tunis and the external affairs ministry played pivotal roles in securing their release and repatriating them to India. The Indian embassy in Tunis remained in constant communication with the captives' families, consistently pursuing the matter with Libyan authorities during May and June. Throughout their time in Libya, the Indian embassy offered essential support to the captives, ensuring their provisions such as food, medicine, and clothing. The Indian embassy further facilitated their travel arrangements, covering the costs of their tickets. Maya 1 crew, had notified the Indian embassy in Tunisia on February 15 about their capture after the vessel encountered mechanical issues near the Libyan coast.
