Indian-flagged vessel MSV Virat 1 suffers engine failure off the coast of Oman, 14 crew members rescued
The Embassy said that the vessel was carrying 14 Indian crew members at the time of the incident.
The Indian Embassy in Oman on Sunday, June 14, said it was making efforts for the early repatriation of an Indian national who passed away due to medical conditions on board ‘MT Celestial’ at Duqm Port.
The deceased person has been identified as Nishanth Uirthanathan.
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In a post on X, the Embassy said it was in touch with the family members of Uirthanathan, crew members of the vessel and other authorities.
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“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,” it wrote.
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…
— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) June 14, 2026
On Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Oman informed that it was in touch with the ship management company and other authorities.
“An Indian national Mr. Nishanth Uirthanathan passed away due to medical complications. His mortal remains are currently onboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port,” it wrote.
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
“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,” the post added.
This comes after three Indian crew members died after an attack was reported on a commercial vessel, ‘Settebello’, off the coast of Oman earlier this week.
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