Despite a large-scale air and sea operation lasting more than 96 hours, 22-year-old Indian merchant navy cadet Karandeep Singh Rana remains missing off the Sri Lankan coast, according to a statement released by his employer, Executive Ship Management (ESM).
The company said that an independent surveyor has been appointed to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the incident to ensure the process remains transparent and impartial. The surveyor visited the vessel on 7 October and is expected to submit a detailed report once the review is complete.
ESM stated that the final report would be shared with all relevant bodies, including the Flag State, India’s Directorate General of Shipping, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), and the Indian Embassy in China, as well as with the family, after approval by all concerned authorities.
The firm clarified that the process follows international maritime protocols and regulatory oversight, not decisions made solely by
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