Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman
The seafarer’s union alleges delayed medical support and seeks an investigation as the embassy arranges repatriation of his remains.
- On June 11, 35-year-old Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan died of medical complications aboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port, Oman, the Indian Embassy in Muscat confirmed on Saturday.
- The Forward Seamen's Union of India alleges Uirthanathan died 'due to lack of timely medical support,' while Romana Ship Management rejected negligence claims, citing prior disagreements with the crew over the vessel's route.
- Crew members shared videos depicting 'horrifying' conditions, with cold water bottles used to slow decomposition, as the Indian Embassy in Muscat coordinates the early repatriation of Uirthanathan's remains to India.
- This death occurs amid heightened regional tensions following recent U.S. Navy strikes on tankers MT Settebello and MT Jalveer, which killed three Indian mariners on June 10 and caused evacuations on June 11.
- With more than 18,000 Indian seafarers employed in the Middle East, India faces growing pressure to secure diplomatic assurances and safety guarantees as maritime incidents involving Indian nationals intensify across the region.
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