Indian Embassy in Muscat, Oman today said it remains in active coordination with local Omani authorities, port officials and the shipping company regarding Indian national Nishanth Uirthanathan, who died onboard MT Celestial due to medical conditions. The Embassy said in a social media post that the vessel is expected to berth soon at Duqm port. It added that necessary arrangements have been made for prompt recovery of the mortal remains from the vessel. The Mission is in touch with the family and facilitating all formalities for the earliest repatriation of the mortal remains to India.
News On AIR | June 14, 2026 7:29 PM
Indian Embassy in Oman Coordinates Repatriation of Indian Sailor’s Mortal Remains