An Indian national, Nishanth Uirthanathan, died of medical complications aboard the MT Celestial vessel docked at Duqm Port in Oman. The Indian embassy in Muscat is arranging for the repatriation of his remains. The death follows other incidents involving Indian seafarers.
This incident highlights the risks faced by seafarers and raises concerns about onboard conditions and the timely repatriation of remains, particularly in a region experiencing heightened geopolitical tensions.
An Indian national, Nishanth Uirthanathan, died from medical complications aboard the MT Celestial vessel while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman, the Indian embassy in Muscat confirmed. The embassy stated that arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of his mortal remains to India. The Forward Seamen's Union of India expressed concern that the body of the 35-year-old, who died on June 11, remained onboard for over two days without proper refrigeration. This incident occurs in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions and previous strikes affecting Indian seafarers in the region.