Mortal remains of Indian national who died aboard MT Celestial disembarked at Duqm Port
Muscat, June 15
The mortal remains of Indian national Nishanth Uirthanathan, who passed away following medical complications, have been disembarked from MT Celestial at the Port of Duqm in Oman and transferred to the Ministry of Health Hospital, the Indian Embassy in Muscat said.
The Indian Embassy is coordinating with the family of the deceased and the Omani authorities to facilitate the repatriation of the mortal remains to India.
"The mortal remains of Mr Nishanth Uirthanathan have been disembarked from MT Celestial at the Port of Duqm and transferred to the Ministry of Health Hospital, Duqm. The Embassy of India in Muscat is coordinating closely with the family of the deceased and the concerned Omani authorities to facilitate the earliest possible repatriation of the mortal remains to India," the embassy said in a statement on X.
The Indian Embassy in Muscat had been working with the vessel's management company and Omani authorities to speed up 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, it 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."
The Embassy on Saturday condoled the death of the Indian seafarer.
In a post on X, the embassy said, "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."
Nishanth Uirthanathan's wife, Sarabin, requested the government to repatriate his mortal remains and asked for justice.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Our seafarers are real unsung heroes. They work in dangerous conditions away from families for months. The least the government can do is ensure their remains are brought back with dignity. I hope the repatriation happens smoothly and Nishanth gets a proper farewell in his homeland. Respect. 🇮🇳
This is so sad. A young life lost at sea, leaving behind a family in shock. While I appreciate the Embassy's efforts, the process seems unnecessarily slow. The wife should not have to beg for justice and repatriation. The shipping company also needs to be held accountable for any lapses in medical care onboard.
Om Shanti. 🙏 I can't imagine what the wife is going through. This is a reminder of how much our merchant navy personnel sacrifice. The Embassy should coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs to charter a special flight or use diplomatic channels to bring the remains back quickly. Time is of the essence.
While the Embassy's statements are reassuring, I hope they are not just for show. The family needs concrete action. Also, why are medical complications so common on ships? There needs to be better emergency protocols and telemedicine facilities. This loss could potentially have been prevented.
My heart goes out to Nishanth's family. The seafaring community is small and close-knit, and such news spreads like wildfire. I'm glad the Embassy is finally making progress, but the initial delay is concerning. I hope the family gets the support they need, both emotionally and financially.
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