MUSCAT, Oman, June 14: The Indian Embassy in Muscat is working with the vessel’s management company and Omani authorities to expedite the repatriation of an Indian seafarer’s mortal remains.
Nishanth Uirthanathan died due to medical complications while aboard MT Celestial, which is docked at Duqm Port.
In a post on X, the embassy said, “The Embassy remains in close touch with family members of the Indian national Mr. Nishanth Uirthanathan, who unfortunately lost his life due to medical conditions, crew members of the vessel, and concerned authorities. Efforts are underway to facilitate the earliest possible disembarkation and repatriation of his mortal remains.”
Indian national Nishanth Uirthanathan passed away aboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port following medical complications.
The Embassy of India in Muscat on Saturday condoled his death and said it is making arrangements for the repatriation of his mortal remains to India.
In another post on X, the embassy stated, “An Indian national, Nishanth Uirthanathan, passed away due to medical complications. His mortal remains are currently onboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port. The Embassy has been in continuous contact with the ship management company and is coordinating closely with all concerned stakeholders. Necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time.”
The report comes as India on Friday summoned U.S. Charge d’Affaires Jason Meeks and lodged a “strong protest” over the continuing attacks by U.S. naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, which have resulted in the deaths of three Indian nationals.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the U.S. Charge d’Affaires was called to the ministry earlier in the day, where India’s concerns over the incidents were formally conveyed.
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