Hyderabad, June 15 -- The Federation of Seafarers' Union of India (FSUI) has demanded that the United States provide USD 5 million in compensation to the families of four Indian seafarers who died in separate incidents off the coast of Oman earlier this month.

In a statement posted on X on Monday, June 15, the union welcomed the reported US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, describing the development as a positive step for maritime safety and global shipping.

FSUI said justice for the victims must remain a priority and urged Washington to extend financial support to the affected families.

The union named Patnala Suresh, Aditya Sharma and Shivanand Chaurasiya among the crew members who lost their lives aboa...