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Indian seafarer confirmed dead after attack on Cyprus-flagged ship off Oman

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An Indian seafarer, Heramb Karmarkar, has been confirmed dead after going missing following an attack on the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. Karmarkar, 30 years old, was an engineer on the vessel. His death was announced by his father-in-law. The attack occurred on Sunday, and Karmarkar had been reported missing since then. The ship was targeted while in transit near Oman's waters.

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An Indian seafarer, Heramb Karmarkar, was confirmed dead following an attack on the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. The 30-year-old engineer had been reported missing after the incident, which occurred on Sunday. His death was announced by his father-in-law on July 15, 2026.

Details regarding the circumstances of the attack and Karmarkar's disappearance have not been fully disclosed. The GFS Galaxy was targeted while operating in the region, leading to increased concern about maritime security in the area. The incident has drawn attention to the risks faced by commercial vessels in historically volatile maritime zones. Karmarkar's passing highlights the human toll of such confrontations at sea.

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