Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman (opens original article in a new tab)

An Indian sailor died from medical complications while aboard a tanker in Oman, with his body remaining onboard without proper refrigeration for two days. The Indian embassy is facilitating repatriation of his remains.

• An Indian sailor died from medical complications aboard the MT Celestial in Oman
• The embassy is facilitating repatriation of the sailor's remains
• The sailor's body remained onboard without proper refrigeration for two days
• India has over 300,000 seafarers working globally