US EditionMerchant navy official from Odisha 'missing' from vessel near Mauritius
- Authorities say the merchant navy Deck Cadet Sarthak Mohapatra is missing at sea since February 3, and he last spoke to family on February 2, aboard the EA Jersey.
- The vessel was returning from Mauritius to China via Singapore when Mohapatra went missing, according to his family, who stated he joined the private shipping company in July 2025.
- Multiple search vessels are still searching, and Rajnandini Kochi, representative of the management, said the search is ongoing from the office; a missing‑persons report was filed at Sahidnagar police station, Bhubaneswar, on February 5 as the family appealed to the Odisha government and Centre for intervention.
- Her mother has appealed to the Odisha chief minister, prime minister, DG Shipping, and external affairs, saying 'I am 100% sure' her son is alive and requesting urgent intervention, CCTV access, and updates.
- Management representatives said the vessel is expected to arrive in Singapore on the 12th or 13th and requested permission to check the ship and provide crew details for checks.
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LatestlyOdisha: Merchant navy official from Odisha's Bhadrak district has reported missing at sea
Sarthak Mohapatra (22), a merchant navy official working as a 'Deck Cadet', is reported missing at sea while on duty aboard the vessel 'EA Jersey' under Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Pvt Lt, since 3rd February. His family has written to Odisha CM seeking urgent intervention from the Centre and the state government. A missing persons report was filed at Bhubaneswar's Sahidnagar police station on 5th February.
Merchant navy official from Odisha 'missing' from vessel near Mauritius, family seeks Centre's help
Sarthak Mohapatra (22), a merchant navy official working as a 'Deck Cadet', is reported missing at sea while on duty aboard the vessel 'EA Jersey' under Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Pvt Lt, since February 3. His family has written to Odisha CM seeking urgent intervention from the Centre and the state government. A missing persons report was filed at Bhubaneswar's Sahidnagar police station on February 5. The missing seafarer a native of Kespur i…
Merchant Navy officer from Odisha, who was on China-bound ship, goes missing near Mauritius; mother shares details
Rashmita Mohapatra also sought assistance from the prime minister, the chief minister, the director general of shipping and the ministry of external affairs through posts on X.
Merchant Navy Officer On China-Bound Ship Goes Missing Near Mauritius
A merchant navy official from Odisha's Bhadrak district has allegedly gone missing while on duty aboard a vessel near Mauritius on February 3, prompting his family to seek urgent intervention from the Centre and the state government, officials said.
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