Indian sailor dies on Oman ship; seamen’s union calls for inquiry into failure | World Information
An Indian nationwide has died as a result of medical problems aboard a vessel docked at Duqm Port in Oman, with the Indian embassy coordinating efforts to convey his physique again dwelling.
The Embassy of India in Muscat stated in a publish on X on Saturday that Uirthanathan had handed away as a result of medical problems, and that it was coordinating with the ship administration firm and different stakeholders on repatriation, with preparations being made to ship his stays dwelling “on the earliest.”
An Indian nationwide Mr. Nishanth Uirthanathan handed away as a result of medical problems. His mortal stays are at present onboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port.
The Embassy has been in steady contact with the ship administration firm and is coordinating carefully with all involved…
— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) June 13, 2026
The Indian mission stated it’s in contact with the ship’s administration and different authorities to finish formalities.
“The embassy is in steady contact with the ship administration firm and is coordinating with all involved stakeholders,” it stated.
“Vital preparations are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal stays to India,” the assertion stated.
Story continues under this advert
The case highlights the challenges confronted by Indian nationals working at seathe place entry to fast medical care could be restricted.
In line with the Ahead Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), Uirthanathan fell sick on June 8 and died round 6 pm on June 11. The union has alleged that makes an attempt to safe medical therapy and an emergency evacuation for him had been unsuccessful, that his physique remained on board for 2 days after his demise, and that communication companies at Duqm Port had been disrupted throughout this era. FSUI has known as for an inquiry into the circumstances of his demise.
A younger Indian seafarer’s life price simply 10 Omani Riyal (~₹2,473) — the medical visa/evacuation charge out there in an hour off Duqm.
Nishanth Uirthanathan (35) died on shadow tanker MT Celestial as a result of shipowner negligence. Delays in assist & failure to rearrange mortal stays present… https://t.co/prkwS1r4Pc— FSUI (@FSUIINDIA) June 14, 2026
Information of the demise has additionally drawn consideration on social media, with a number of customers tagging Indian authorities our bodies together with the Ministry of Exterior Affairs, the Ministry of Delivery, and the Embassy in Muscat and calling for a radical investigation into the circumstances of Uirthanathan’s demise and the dealing with of his repatriation.
Indian missions in Gulf nations often help in circumstances involving deaths of Indian staff, together with coordinating documentation and repatriation.
Authorities are finishing procedures required for transporting the physique to India.
Story continues under this advert
The embassy has conveyed condolences to the household, whereas additional particulars in regards to the circumstances of the medical emergency are awaited.
(With inputs from PTI)
