FSUI

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

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

Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) holds a protest in Mumbai to demand justice for 3 Indian seafarers killed in US Navy attack & the one who succumbed to illness FSUI says it was denied permission to hold the protest at the US Consulate in Mumbai

Indian captain of a sanctioned Russian oil tanker was arrested in the UK timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/13… @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @dgshipping_IN @shipmin_india @ilo @imohq

We have asked permission for protest in front of US consulate police denied and hence we hold nearby consulate at BKC

FSUI & allied groups held a joint protest today at Collector Office, Bandra, Mumbai against the killing of 3 innocent Indian seafarers by US forces and the death of one due to medical blockade failure. We stand firmly with the families demanding justice, full support & respect for our seafarers. No more neglect. #JusticeForSeafarers #FSUI #IndianSeafarers #SeafarerSafety #SeafarersLivesMatter #MumbaiProtest #MaritimeIndia #SeafarerRights @ITFglobalunion @UN @UNHumanRights @IMOHQ @PMOIndia @shipmin_india @dgshipping_IN

A delegation from FSUI along with Central Trade Unions and independent organizations paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, Hon’ble Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mumbai today. The delegation submitted a detailed representation on behalf of Indian seafarers, focusing on the development of their safety standards, strengthening maritime relations, and enhancing social security measures. @IRANinMumbai @PMOIndia @dgshipping_IN @shipmin_india @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar @UN @UNHumanRights @UNGeneva

youtu.be/ujAhFT6sjAk FSUI delegation led by Com. VP Raju pays tribute to Br. Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh, slain by the US Navy. His mortal remains reached Visakhapatnam this morning. No words can truly express our condolences to the family — this loss has left a gap that can never be filled. With heavy hearts, we paid our tribute and assured the family of all possible support in this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Sir. @realDonaldTrump @UN @UNHumanRights @UNGeneva @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @imohq @dgshipping_IN @shipmin_india

Chief Engineer Patnala Suresh’s mortal remains reached Visakhapatnam this morning. No words can truly express our condolences to the family — this loss has left a gap that can never be filled. FSUI delegation led by Com. VP Raju visited the bereaved family today. With heavy hearts, we paid our tribute to our dear brother Patnala Suresh and assured them of all possible support in this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Sir. @realDonaldTrump @UN @UNHumanRights @UNGeneva @CENTCOM @imohq @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @dgshipping_IN @shipmin_india

youtu.be/7LENHcHFh9Q स्ट्रेट ऑफ हॉर्मोज के पास हमले में मारे गए शिवानंद चौरसिया का शव पहुंचा गांव, परिजनों का हंगामा। @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @dgshipping_IN @shipmin_india @UN @UNHumanRights @UNGeneva @imohq @ilo

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

ft.com/content/73a2c0… Better internet, more pay: will Hormuz crisis improve life at sea? Months stuck on stranded vessels have exposed mental and physical strains on shipping crews @dgshipping_IN @shipmin_india @imohq @ilo

• Seafaring is a ROUGH PROFESSION, It happens throughout time — dangerous waters, tremendous risks! • Brave seafarers risk everything every single day. We salute them. • But what about the death of 4 Indian seafarers in these recent incidents? • Was this tragedy properly taken into account? • Where is the apology from those responsible? • Have we sent proper condolences to the grieving families? • What about fair compensation for the loved ones left behind? JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OUR SEAFARERS! MAKE IT RIGHT! #Seafarers #justicetoseafarers #Seafarerslivesmatter @UN

Heartbreaking 💔 A young cadet full of dreams, Cadet Late bro Aditya Sharma, was taken from us far too soon — an innocent victim with no connection to the conflict. One of three seafarers murdered in a tragic incident. His mortal remains have reached his family. FSUI Joint Secretary Jacob Clint, along with CITU Himachal Pradesh leaders, visited the grieving family to pay homage and offer condolences. FSUI stands firmly with the family in this hour of immense pain. Rest in Peace, Brother Aditya Sharma. The seafaring community will never forget your sacrifice. May your soul rest in eternal peace. 🕊️ #SeafarersLivesMatter #JusticeForSeafarers @UN @UNHumanRights @IMOHQ

Mortal remains of Indian seafarer Shivanand Chaurasiya from Surauli village, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh have reached his hometown. He tragically lost his life in the US military strike on Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman. FSUI General Secretary Manoj Yadav visited the family to pay condolences and homage. FSUI stands firmly with the grieving family and will continue fighting for full justice and fair compensation until it is delivered! #JusticeForShivanandChaurasiya #FSUI #SeafarerSafety #CompensationForFamily #Deoria

FSUI Reaches Out to the Masses. Seeks Justice, Clarity and Compensation youtu.be/2WRLC73nBDQ?si… @dgshipping_IN @shipmin_india @imohq @ilo @PMOIndia @thedeshbhakt

अमेरिका के हाथ तीन भारतीयों की मौत, कब तक चुप रहेंगे प्रधानमंत्री? youtube.com/watch?v=gPxNYP… @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @shipmin_india @dgshipping_IN @ravish_journo @UN @UNHumanRights @UNGeneva @imohq

"There was no warning, no alarm, and no communication whatsoever from US Naval forces from 1st June until the vessel was attacked on 9/10 June. No hails, no contact, nothing." - #MasterSettebello This unprovoked strike on a civilian merchant tanker resulted in the tragic loss of three Indian seafarers. We demand a full independent international UN investigation into the incident. @CENTCOM @UN @UNHumanRights @UNGeneva @antonioguterres @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @PMOIndia @imohq

youtube.com/live/ymDVVO-K2… 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.

🚨🇮🇳🇺🇸 US Navy knew Indian crew were on MT Settebello before attack? The US Navy struck the vessel MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, even though they knew the crew was made up of non-Iranians. Gen. Sec. of Forward Seamen’s Union of India Manoj Yadav drops hard truth:👇 "They were well aware that the crew on board having the nationality not belongs to Iran. They are purely belongs to India and the other nationals which have nothing to do with that war." Responsibility lies with ship charterers and owners, not innocent seafarers. "If the vessel was heading towards Iran or had any suspicious activity, that’s on them. It was very much easy for US to take those people who are actually operating such kind of vessel." 24 Indian crew members were on board the MT Settebello when the vessel was attacked on June 10, resulting in the deaths of 3 Indian seafarers.