A tragic accident took place on a 190-meter Norwegian-owned ship in the Mediterranean Sea, where an Indian national lost their life during deck preparations. The incident happened east of Malta amidst poor weather conditions, as reported by Kystens Næringsliv. According to Jarle Ellefsen, the managing director of Spar Shipping, the vessel was awaiting improved weather to refuel in Malta when the accident occurred.

Emergency signals were transmitted from the ship between 15:25 and 15:32 Norwegian time, prompting a significant response from the Malta Rescue Center along with local vessels. Despite extensive search efforts, no sign of the deceased was found. Ellefsen noted that the local authorities had been searching for several days and offered their expertise regarding the bleak prospects of locating the individual, given that critical time has already elapsed.

The State Accident Investigation Commission has announced that they will be conducting an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this tragic accident. Such investigations are crucial for understanding the causes and ensuring safety measures in maritime operations, especially under challenging weather conditions where the risks can be significantly heightened.