23 Indian sailors who were stranded in Chinese waters since June set to return Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya says the crew will first sail to Japan and subsequently fly to India after following the necessary Covid-19 protocols. Remya Nair 9 January, 2021 7:10 pm IST Text Size: A+ New Delhi: The 23 Indian sailors who have been stranded on merchant vessel MV Jag Anand at the Jingtang port in northern China’s Hebei province since June, are all set to return. Announcing the news Saturday, Union Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the crew will first sail to Chiba in Japan, reaching there on 14 January and subsequently flying to India after following the necessary Covid-19 protocols.