Kasargod sailor, four others die on Dubai bound ship

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November 6, 2012

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Kasargod, November 6: A Kasargod based man was among five killed due to an explosion following gas leakage on board MV Maharshi Krishnatrya Dubai bound Cargo vessel.

M K Krishnan from Neeleshwara in Kasargod district was among the killed.

The vessel had left Mangalore port on Monday.

Sources said they lost their lives while repairing a damaged pipe approximately 220 nautical miles off Mumbai on Monday morning.

At around 10.30 am Monday, sailors repairing a damaged pipe in the compressor room of the MV Maharshi Krishnatrya were overcome by gas and an explosion occurred.

According to sources, six sailors were involved in the repairs — the chief officer, gas engineer, bosun and three other sailors. “The explosion has resulted in the unfortunate and tragic loss of five persons,” said director-general of shipping Gautam Chatterjee. The sixth person was critically injured.

“At about 10.45 am today, the Indian Navy at Mumbai received a call from Varun Shipping Company regarding six casualties on board MV Maharshi Krishnatreya, an Indian-flagged vessel belonging to Varun Shipping which was enroute to the UAE and was then about 140 nautical miles southwest of Porbandar and 220 nautical miles from Mumbai,” said defence spokesperson Narendra Vispute in Mumbai.

A Sea King MK 42C helicopter was sent from Mumbai to evacuate the one injured sailor. “In addition, INS Tabar, which was at sea, was also directed to proceed at best speed to render assistance,” added Mr Vispute. The injured sailor was transferred to Porbandar for medical attention and the ship diverted towards Porbander.

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September 17,2024

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Mangaluru: In an act of extraordinary selflessness, a young lecturer and mother, Archana Kamath, tragically passed away just days after donating a portion of her liver to a relative. She was 33.

Archana, who had devoted her career to shaping young minds as a lecturer at Canara College and most recently at Manel Srinivasa Nayak MBA College, was a loving mother to a four-year-old boy. Her sudden passing has left her family, students, and colleagues reeling in shock and grief.

The story of her untimely demise began when a relative of her husband, CA Chethan Kumar, required a life-saving liver transplant. 

With no other matching donors in sight, Archana stepped forward, her heart full of compassion. Her blood type matched, and without hesitation, she made the brave decision to donate a part of her liver—an act that would ultimately cost her life.

The surgery, performed 12 days ago in Bengaluru, seemed successful. Archana appeared to recover well and was discharged, bringing hope and relief to her loved ones. 

But just days after returning home, she suddenly fell ill and passed away on September 15 in a Mangaluru hospital. The cause of her sudden decline remains a mystery, compounding the sorrow of those who knew and loved her.

Her final act of love saved a life—the relative who received her liver is said to be recovering well. But Archana’s loss is felt deeply by her husband and their young son, who are now left to navigate a world without her warmth and strength.

As family and friends grapple with this tragic turn of events, Archana’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her as a caring educator, devoted mother, and a woman whose ultimate sacrifice was made out of love.

The full story of her passing is still unfolding, and her untimely death has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of all who knew her.
 

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