Four Indian seafarers lost their lives while serving at sea. Today, their families will share their stories and appeal for justice before the global maritime community.
Join the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) for a live online appeal featuring the families of the deceased seafarers, with the support of senior representatives from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the ITF Seafarers' Trust.
This is a call for accountability, fair compensation, stronger protection for seafarers in conflict zones, and recognition that seafarers are civilians who must never become casualties of geopolitical conflicts.
📅 Monday, 22 June 2026
🕖 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT)
📺 Live on: https://t.co/TuTJ2LGDW6
72 Hours of Terror by US Forces Killed Three Innocent Indian Seafarers
Three Indian seafarers lost their lives in US military strikes on commercial vessels in the Gulf of Oman / Strait of Hormuz region. The grieving families of the slain seafarers will make a heartfelt appeal for justice, compensation, and support.
Live Appeal: Monday, 7:00 PM IST (1:30 OM GMT) More Details to follow*
Hosted by @FSUIIndia (Forward Seamen’s Union of India)
We stand with the families demanding accountability, full support, and an end to the endangerment of Indian seafarers. No more neglect of our maritime workforce.
Join the Live to hear directly from the families
@dgshipping_IN@shipmin_india@PMOIndia@MEAIndia@imohq@ilo
Shameful negligence and bureaucratic cruelty exposed!
Second Officer Nishanth Uirthanathan (35, Tamil Nadu) died onboard MT Celestial on 11 June at Duqm Port, Oman — abandoned by ship management and administrators who failed to provide timely medical evacuation despite desperate pleas.
His body was left to decompose onboard for days without a freezer. Crew forced to use cold water bottles in a desperate, humiliating attempt to slow the rot. Only after the horror went viral did authorities finally move the remains to Duqm for postmortem.
Now, the grieving family — already shattered and demanding answers — is being stonewalled. They await the full postmortem report, yet face a heartless ultimatum from the Embassy: repatriate the mortal remains before the 25th, or Oman will simply dispose of them.
Is this “administration” or outright abandonment of an Indian seafarer’s family?
Administrators failed him in life. They are failing his dignity in death. Enough! Demand full investigation into the medical negligence, accountability for the company, and respectful repatriation — no more excuses or threats.
Seafarers are not disposable!
#JusticeForNishanth #SeafarerBetrayal #HoldAdministratorsAccountable #BringNishanthHome
@Indemb_Muscat@dgshipping_IN@shipmin_india@IMOHQ@ITFglobalunion@MEAIndia@DrSJaishankar@CMOTamilnadu
FSUI is raising voices from every corner of the country for justice for our seafarers and their families!
The roar of protest is now echoing on the roads. Today, a powerful demonstration was held in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) — the hometown of Second Officer Nishanth Uirthanathan, who tragically lost his life onboard MT Celestial due to lack of timely medical support.
We demand immediate justice for his family and full respect for the entire seafaring community.
Joint protest with CITU.
Seafarers’ lives matter! No more negligence. No more delays.
#JusticeForSeafarers #SeafarersLivesMatter #FSUI #MTCelestial #Thoothukudi
@UNGeneva@UN@UNHumanRights@PMOIndia@MEAIndia@dgshipping_IN@shipmin_india@imohq@ilo
https://t.co/aGQQfjVSA0 Important conversation with @FSUIINDIA Gen Secy Manoj Yadav on killing of 3 indian sailors in a US missile strike on vessel in Hormuz and the death of a 4th sailor unable to access medical aid because of the US naval blockade. Seamen’s union seek compensation from Trump, an independent probe from @UN . But the initial response of the Indian govt was absolutely weak and subsequent ones aimed at slight damage control. India needs to find its voice and spine to stand up to America and speak its mind.
The mortal remains of our late brother Nishanth Uirthanathan, Second Officer, have been brought to port.
An unforgettable tragedy marked by shocking hypocrisy: all SOS alerts were ignored, and timely medical support was denied, leading to the death of this young officer.
Despite three days of bureaucracy, his body remains onboard. We demand immediate repatriation to his family in Tamil Nadu.
Rest in Peace, Nishanth. FSUI stands with the family. Full investigation needed.
#MTCelestial
@ITFglobalunion@IMOHQ@dgshipping_IN@shipmin_india@Indemb_Muscat@MEAIndia@FsuiManoj
Mumbai, Maharashtra: General Secretary of FSUI Manoj Yadav says, "This Hormuz Strait is not a matter of choice; it is a route through which nearly 20–25% of global trade passes. In the last three months, the demand and importance of this route have increased significantly. In such a situation, if the Strait of Hormuz operates peacefully, the pressure that has built up can be brought under control soon. As far as sailors are concerned, I believe they are the heartbeat of the sea, and they will resume their work again..."
FSUI has petitioned UN Secretary-General António Guterres for an independent UN investigation into the deaths of four Indian seafarers linked to US Navy actions and blockades off Oman.
We demand accountability, justice, and USD 5 million compensation for their families. Seafarers are civilians, not casualties of conflict.
@UN@UNHumanRights@UNGeneva@antonioguterres@imohq@dgshipping_IN@shipmin_india@MEAIndia@PMOIndia
VIDEO | Manoj Yadav, General Secretary, Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) said, "We welcome the US-Iran peace deal, movement of ships will now start."
ओमान में फंसे जहाज पर 11 जून को भारतीय सेकंड ऑफिसर निशांत उर्थनाथन की मौत हो गई।
पिछले 2-3 दिनों से उनका पार्थिव शरीर हिंदुस्तान आने की राह देख रहा है, लेकिन मोदी सरकार की तरफ से कोई मदद नहीं की जा रही।
उनका शव सड़ रहा है, जिसे बचाने के लिए उनके साथी पानी की ठंडी बोतलों का इस्तेमाल करने को मजबूर ��ैं।
नरेंद्र मोदी एक कमजोर प्रधानमंत्री हैं, जिनकी नाकामी का खामियाजा भारत के नागरिक मरने के बाद भी चुका रहे हैं।
हमारी मांग है कि मोदी सरकार जल्द से जल्द निशांत जी के पार्थिव शरीर को सम्मान के साथ भारत वापस लाए।
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu | Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan's father says, "My son has been working on the ship for the past 10 months. The shipping company did not inform us about his death. Instead, they told us that my son was suffering from a health issue and then switched off his phone. We received no communication from the company thereafter, nor did anyone from the ship contact us. More than 3 days have passed since my son's death, yet no proper action has been taken. When my son's condition became critical, those on board reportedly requested helicopter assistance for medical evacuation. However, there was no response from the company's office. Since the vessel on which my son was working had reportedly been laid up, no adequate medical assistance was provided to him. Even after informing us of his death, the company has allegedly failed to properly preserve my son's body in a refrigerated facility. We request that the authorities immediately bring back his mortal remains and conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. My son leaves behind two young daughters. We do not know what the future holds. Our family is in deep distress."
@RahulGandhi I’m his own brother from tuticorin. Till now ship not move to the port. It’s delaying , we don’t know why this delay and who’s is the proper guy for follow up to rescue my brother body @RahulGandhi