Odisha youth, on a service provider ship as a part of an internship, goes lacking whereas at sea

3 min learnBhubaneswarFeb 5, 2026 10:04 PM IST

A 23-year-old from Odisha, working as a deck cadet on the service provider vessel EA Jersey, has gone lacking whereas at sea en route from Mauritius to Singapore.

Sarthak Mohapatra, who’s from Bhadrak, joined the EA Jersey final July as a part of an internship.

As per info obtained from the grasp of the vessel, managed by Anglo-Jap Ship Administration (India) Personal Restricted, Mohapatra was final seen on February 3 at 6.15 native time when he was getting into his designated cabin. As per a communication obtained by his mother and father, at 8.30 am, the chief officer went to test for him in his cabin, however Sarthak was not there. He was additional checked on at 8.50 am and was not discovered at his cabin. Subsequently, a search was carried out on the lodging areas, after which within the deck areas.

“At 09:40LT (native time), ship’s common alarm was raised and all crew mustered besides Mr Mohapatra. At 09:48LT, PA announcement was made and an intensive search commenced by all ship’s crew. At 09:48LT, the vessel pace was slowed right down to minimal. At 11:00LT, common emergency alarm was raised, adopted by PA announcement. All crew accounted for besides Mr Mohapatra. At 11:00LT, DSC misery alert was transmitted by way of VHF MF HF DSC,” learn the communication.

Officers of the vessel’s firm mentioned the closest coast station, MRCC Mauritius, was additionally knowledgeable concerning the incident, whereas the vessel was circled on reciprocal course and proceeded with full pace to Sarthak’s final seen place. “At 11:10LT, on board searches of all areas had been accomplished, however Mr Mohapatra was not discovered,” it mentioned.

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mauritius are conducting search operations together with the vessel, Shandong Civilization.

Sarthak’s mom Rashmita Mohapatra mentioned she final spoke to her son at round 9 pm the earlier night time on a name, whereas one in every of Sarthak’s buddies additionally confirmed chatting with the lacking cadet at round 10.30 pm the earlier night time.

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Rashmita, who works as a nursing officer at a non-public hospital within the metropolis, has appealed to the state authorities, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs, and the Prime Minister’s Workplace in search of assist to hint her son.

“His unexplained disappearance has induced grave concern to me and my relations,” she wrote in an electronic mail to the Odisha Chief Minister, in search of his private intervention.

She has additionally lodged a lacking grievance at Saheed Nagar police station in Bhubaneswar. Sarthak is his mother and father’ solely youngster.

Odisha’s Tradition Secretary, Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya, mentioned the state authorities is in contact with the Union authorities on this regard. The federal government has directed Odisha’s principal resident commissioner, New Delhi, to put in writing to the MEA and the Delivery Ministry in search of their intervention on this matter.

Sujit Bisoyi is a Particular Correspondent with the Indian Categorical and covers Odisha. His pursuits are in politics, coverage and other people’s tales. He tweets at @bisoyisujit87 … Learn Extra

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