Indian national died due to medical complications aboard a vessel currently docked at Duqm Port in Oman. (File Photo)
An Indian national has died due to medical complications aboard a vessel docked at Duqm Port in Oman, with the Indian embassy coordinating efforts to bring his body back home.
The deceased has been identified as Nishanth Uirthanathan, who was on board the vessel MT Celestial at the time of his death.
According to the Indian embassy in Muscat, Uirthanathan died due to medical reasons while the vessel was stationed at Duqm Port.
“Indian national Nishanth Uirthanathan passed away due to medical complications,” the embassy said in a post on X.
An Indian national Mr. 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…
— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) June 13, 2026
His mortal remains are currently on board the vessel.
The Indian mission said it is in touch with the ship’s management and other authorities to complete formalities.
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“The embassy is in continuous contact with the ship management company and is coordinating with all concerned stakeholders,” it said.
It added that steps are being taken to send the body back to India at the earliest.
“Necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India,” the statement said.
The case highlights the challenges faced by Indian nationals working at sea, where access to immediate medical care can be limited.
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Indian missions in Gulf countries regularly assist in cases involving deaths of Indian workers, including coordinating documentation and repatriation.
Authorities are completing procedures required for transporting the body to India.
The embassy has conveyed condolences to the family, while further details about the circumstances of the medical emergency are awaited.
(With inputs from PTI)
