Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker near Oman coast

An Indian national died of medical complications onboard a tanker that was preparing to dock at the Duqm Port in Oman on Sunday, according to the Indian Embassy in Muscat. The diplomatic mission did not elaborate on the "medical conditions" leading to the death.

The man who died has been identified as Nishanth Uirthanathan. The mission said that efforts are underway to bring his body back to India. The Embassy also extended its condolences to the sailor's family and stated that it has been in continuous contact with the ship's management company.

In a post on X, the mission on Sunday said, "The



Embassy remains in active coordination with local Omani authorities, port officials and the shipping company regarding Mr. Nishanth Uirthanathan, who unfortunately died onboard MT Celestial due to medical conditions."

According to the Forward Seamen's Union of India, the seafarer passed away on June 11 "after falling seriously ill". The union has urged the authorities in India and Oman to act immediately.

On Saturday, they had posted a video clip of a visibly unwell Uirthanathan being offered food by a fellow crew member. India Today Digital could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.