Dubai, May 8 -- The Consulate General of India in Dubai on Friday condoled the death of an Indian crew member of a ship, in an "unfortunate" incident at sea.

The consulate said that they are in touch with the owner of the ship and are ascertaining further details.

In a post on X, the consulate said, "The Consulate is saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident at Sea that caused the tragic death of an Indian crew of a ship. The Consulate is in touch with the owner of the ship and is ascertaining further details. The Consulate will render all possible assistance in this matter on priority. Our deepest condolences."

Further details are awaited.

Earlier on May 6, Opesh Kumar Sharma, Director of Shipping at the Ministry of Ports, Shippi...