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Marine engineer died under unclear circumstances

Abu Dhabi: Anurag Tiwari, a 33-year-old marine engineer from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, India, died on June 29, 2025, while working aboard the 'Jana 5', which was docked at Sharjah Port. His family has alleged negligence and was demanding an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Anurag was employed as a third engineer on the jack-up platform managed by the Synergy Ship Arabia (SSA). He was recruited through the Avishka Shipping Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based crewing agency. Anurag was found unconscious in the engine room. Despite CPR and a medical evacuation, he was declared dead at a hospital. A forensic report from the UAE authorities cited heatstroke leading to multi-organ failure as the cause of death. However, the family claims the company has not provided full clarity on the timeline or circumstances, as the initial claim was that Anurag collapsed on the deck, later revised to the engine room. The family questioned why he was sent into a confined space alone, possibly in violation of safety protocols, believing that toxic gases and poor ventilation could have contributed. The rig, was undergoing commissioning work when the incident occurred. The Indian Embassy in Dubai stepped in and coordinated the repatriation process. Anurag’s body arrived in Lucknow on July 5.