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Indian Sailor Dies Aboard Oman-Docked Ship
14 Jun
Summary
- An Indian national died from medical complications on a ship in Oman.
- The deceased sailor was identified as Nishanth Uirthanathan.
- The ship had been previously searched by the US Navy.
An Indian national, Nishanth Uirthanathan, has passed away due to medical complications while on board a tanker docked at Duqm Port in Oman. The Indian Embassy in Muscat confirmed the sailor's death and is actively engaged with his family, the ship's crew, and relevant authorities.
Efforts are underway to expedite the disembarkation and repatriation of Uirthanathan's mortal remains to India. The vessel, identified as MT Celestial, had a recent encounter with the US Central Command, which had searched it on suspicion of violating the American blockade near the Strait of Hormuz last month.
Following the search, the MT Celestial was released with instructions for its crew to alter course. The Indian Embassy has conveyed its condolences to the sailor's family and assured continuous communication with the ship's management company.
