The wife of Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan is urging the government to ensure the repatriation of her husband’s remains and pursue justice concerning the circumstances of his death. Sarabin, speaking to ANI, expressed her desperation as she cares for their young children, an eight-month-old baby and a three-year-old girl. She stated, “I want to see my husband’s body. I want justice for my husband’s death.” Sarabin is not only dealing with her personal loss but is also concerned about the future of her family.

Furthermore, she highlighted a lack of information from the shipping company regarding her husband’s passing, stating, “We haven’t received any official statement from the company.” It is evident that Sarabin is looking for support from the Government of India to secure career opportunities for her family, which has been drastically affected by this tragedy.

Father Raises Concerns About Communication from Shipping Company

Nishanth Uirthanathan’s father has also voiced his distress over the lack of communication from the shipping company. He conveyed that the family was not informed of his son’s death. Instead, they were told that he was unwell and facing health issues before all communication ceased. The father mentioned, “We received no information; it has been over three days since my son’s demise, and yet no proper action has been taken.” This lack of contact has caused the family to feel further anguish during a distressing time.

The father alleged that no immediate medical assistance was rendered when his son’s condition worsened. There were indications that a request for a helicopter evacuation was made, yet reportedly, there was no response from the company’s office. The family is understandably alarmed by these failures of communication and assistance, as the father noted that the vessel had allegedly been laid up, leading to inadequate medical support aboard for his son.

In his plea for justice, the father demanded a thorough investigation into the events leading to his son’s death. He emphasised, “We request that the authorities immediately bring back his mortal remains and ensure a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death.” The family’s distress is palpable, as they are also left in uncertainty regarding the future of Nishanth’s young daughters.

Embassy Coordination for Repatriation

In response to the incident, the Indian Embassy in Oman confirmed on June 14 that they are actively engaging with local Omani authorities, port officials, and representatives from the shipping company. The Embassy reported that the vessel was scheduled to dock at Duqm Port shortly, and necessary arrangements were underway for the recovery of Uirthanathan’s remains.

An announcement on the social media platform X by the Embassy described their commitment to facilitating the prompt repatriation of the seafarer’s body. “We remain in touch with the family and are working to manage all formalities for the earliest return of the mortal remains to India,” the Embassy stated, as they continue to coordinate with relevant parties to address this tragedy.

This situation has underscored the need for communication and support for families of seafarers, particularly in instances of unexpected deaths at sea. As the family awaits news of their loved one’s return, they continue to seek justice and clarity regarding the circumstances that led to this tragic event.

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