Indian national Nishanth Uirthanathan passed away aboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port following medical complications.The Embassy of India in Muscat on Saturday condoled his death and is making arrangements for the repatriation of his mortal remains in India.In a post on X, the embassy said, “An Indian national Nishanth Uirthanathan passed away due to medical complications. His mortal remains are currently onboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port. The Embassy has been in continuous contact with the ship management company and is coordinating closely with all concerned stakeholders. Necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time.”An Indian national Mr. Nishanth Uirthanathan passed away due to medical complications. His mortal remains are currently onboard MT Celestial at Duqm Port.The Embassy has been in continuous contact with the ship management company and is coordinating closely with all concerned…— India in Oman (Embassy of India, Muscat) (@Indemb_Muscat) June 13, 2026The report comes as India on Friday summoned the United States Charge d’Affaires, Jason Meeks, and lodged a “strong protest” over the continuing attacks by US naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, which have resulted in the death of three Indian nationals.According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the US Charge d’Affaires was called to the ministry earlier in the day, where India’s concerns over the incidents were formally conveyed.