Indian sailor dies due to lack of timely treatment, crew members resorting to water bottles to save the dead body from rotting; video viral

Indian Seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan Dies Off Oman Coast: Indian sailors working on ships deployed at sea often play an important role in running the maritime system of the country and the world, staying away from their families for months, but the death of an Indian sailor amidst the waves of the sea has raised serious questions on human sensitivities and the carelessness of the system. 35 year old second officer Nishanth Urthanathan from Tamil Nadu oman coast Died after his health deteriorated on the ship MT Celestial.

It is alleged that he lost his life on June 11 due to not getting timely medical help. Even after this, his body is still kept on the ship. Due to lack of freezer facilities, the crew members tried to keep the body safe with the help of cold water bottles.

The captain of the ship released the video

The captain of the ship has released a video and appealed to the Indian authorities for help. At the same time, Forward Siemens Union of India (FSUI) has demanded immediate intervention and fixing of responsibility in this entire matter.

What did FSUI say?

According to FSUI, Nishant’s health had deteriorated and he could not get medical help on time. The union alleges that if timely treatment or medical evacuation had been arranged, perhaps his life could have been saved. The most emotional thing is that even after his death, his body remained on the ship for several days. The union claimed that due to lack of proper refrigeration facilities, crew members had to try to preserve the body with water bottles. This situation was not only painful, but was also mentally very difficult for the other employees present on the ship.

FSUI has shared a video on social media, in which the captain of MT Celestial is allegedly seen showing this situation and appealing to the Indian authorities for help. The union alleges that the ship owner did not fulfill his responsibilities and left the crew in difficult conditions. The union met the Indian Embassy Muscat, the Ministry of External Affairs and External Affairs Minister S. Tagging many officials including Jaishankar, they have demanded to bring Nishant’s mortal remains to India soon and provide assistance to the crew.

An atmosphere of fear among Indian sailors

Let us tell you that there is an atmosphere of fear among Indian sailors working in Oman and Iran at present. They are expressing their pain through video. It is alleged that no one understands their pain.

However, all the allegations in this entire matter have not been independently confirmed yet. The official response from the ship owner and the concerned agencies is yet to be revealed, but this incident has definitely raised a big question – how strong is the system for the safety and emergency help of the sailors who handle the country’s economy at sea?