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Indian Crew Member Dies in Sea Incident; Consulate in Dubai Pledges Support

The Consulate General of India in Dubai expressed sorrow over the death of an Indian crew member in a sea incident. They are coordinating with the ship owner and pledged full assistance. Meanwhile, Director of Shipping Opesh Kumar Sharma confirmed all Indian seafarers remain safe with no recent incidents. The Ministry has facilitated the repatriation of over 2,999 seafarers from the Gulf region.

Key Points: Indian Crew Death at Sea: Consulate Dubai Pledges Aid

  • Indian crew member dies in sea incident near Dubai
  • Consulate in touch with ship owner, offers assistance
  • Over 2,999 Indian seafarers safely repatriated from Gulf since May 4
  • No incidents reported on Indian-flagged vessels in past 48 hours
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Consulate General in Dubai condoles death of Indian crew member in "unfortunate" incident at sea

Consulate General in Dubai condoles death of Indian crew member in sea incident, extends support. Over 2,999 seafarers repatriated safely from Gulf.

"The Consulate is saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident at Sea that caused the tragic death of an Indian crew of a ship. - Consulate General of India in Dubai"

Dubai, May 9

The Consulate General of India in Dubai on Friday condoled the death of an Indian crew member of a ship, in an "unfortunate" incident at sea.

The consulate said that they are in touch with the owner of the ship and are ascertaining further details.

In a post on X, the consulate said, "The Consulate is saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident at Sea that caused the tragic death of an Indian crew of a ship. The Consulate is in touch with the owner of the ship and is ascertaining further details. The Consulate will render all possible assistance in this matter on priority. Our deepest condolences."

Further details are awaited.

Earlier on May 6, Opesh Kumar Sharma, Director of Shipping at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, had said that all Indian seafarers continue to be safe in the region, with no incidents from May 4 to 6.

Sharma, while speaking at an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on developments in West Asia, said that the Ministry has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 2,999 seafarers, including 23 in the last 48 hours from the Gulf.

"The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways continues to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions, and maritime stakeholders to ensure seafarer welfare and uninterrupted maritime operations. I am happy to state that all Indian seafarers continue to be safe in the region, and no incident involving an Indian-flagged vessel has been reported since the last briefing in the past 48 hours. No incident has also been reported on any foreign-flagged vessels carrying Indian seafarers," he said.

"The Ministry, through the Directorate General of Shipping, has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 2,999 seafarers, including 23 in the last 48 hours, from various locations across the Gulf region. Port operations across India remain normal, and no congestion has been reported," he added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Condolences to the family. Good to see the consulate reacting quickly but we need more preventive measures for our seafarers in such volatile regions. Repatriation numbers are encouraging though.
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James A
Terrible loss. As someone who works in logistics, Indian seafarers are the backbone of global shipping. The government's coordination for repatriation is commendable, but every life lost is one too many.
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Vikram M
Respectful criticism: While repatriation numbers are good, why aren't we hearing specific details about this incident? Transparency is needed. The crew's family deserves to know what happened. Just saying "unfortunate incident" isn't enough.
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Kavya N
Heartbreaking 💔 The Ministry should also ensure that ship owners are held accountable for safety standards. Our seafarers sacrifice so much for the country's economy. Om Shanti to the departed soul.
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Michael C
This is tragic. As the world faces instability in West Asia, our seafarers need better protection. The government's efforts for repatriation of 2,999 people is impressive, but we need to ensure safety first to avoid such losses.
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Siddharth J
Deepest condolences to the family. While the consulate's response is prompt, I hope they also work with shipping companies to

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