Union says sailor died from medical complications after delay in evacuation

Indian seafarer dies off Oman coast; embassy coordinates repatriation as union alleges delayed medical evacuation and calls for inquiry into safety lapses.

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An Indian national died from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman, the Indian embassy in Muscat said late Saturday.

Crew members alleged that the man’s body remained on board for two days without proper refrigeration, and they used water bottles to slow down decomposition.

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The FSUI alleged that 35-year-old seafarer aboard MT Celestial died on June 11 after falling ill and his body is onboard without proper arrangements. | India News

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Union says sailor died from medical complications after delay in evacuation