Visakhapatnam chief engineer among three Indians killed in attack on tanker off Oman
Three Indian seafarers, including chief engineer Patnala Suresh, were killed in an attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman. The families are now seeking government assistance for the repatriation of the remains.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing security risks for merchant vessels in the Middle East and the human cost of maritime conflict.
Patnala Suresh, a 44-year-old chief engineer from Visakhapatnam, was among three Indian seafarers who were killed after the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello came under attack off the coast of Oman on June 10. Twenty-one other Indian crew members were rescued.
The article provides a factual account of a tragic event based on official reports and family statements.
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