Shivanand Chaurashiya
Shivanand Chaurashiya, who worked as a fitter aboard the MT Settebello, was killed when the tanker was hit during a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. The attack reportedly targeted the ship's engine room, causing extensive damage. Chaurashiya was among the three Indian crew members whose deaths were later confirmed after rescue and recovery operations following the incident.
According to statements released by CENTCOM, the MT Settebello was operating in the Gulf of Oman when US forces conducted a strike against the vessel. The US military stated that the tanker had repeatedly failed to comply with instructions related to the enforcement of a blockade on Iranian ports and shipping. A US aircraft reportedly fired precision munitions into the vessel's engine room. The resulting explosion and damage aboard the tanker led to the deaths of three Indian seafarers, including Shivanand Chaurashiya. While most crew members were rescued, Chaurashiya did not survive the incident. His death occurred amid escalating regional tensions and military operations connected to the broader conflict involving the United States and Iran.
Biography
Shivanand Chaurashiya was an Indian seafarer employed as a fitter aboard the tanker MT Settebello. As a member of the ship's engineering and maintenance crew, he was responsible for mechanical maintenance and operational support aboard the vessel. He was among the 24 Indian crew members on board when the tanker was struck in the Gulf of Oman, resulting in his death.
Shivanand Chaurashiya worked in the merchant shipping sector as a fitter, a technical position responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical systems aboard ships. He served aboard the MT Settebello, a tanker operating in the Gulf region during a period of heightened geopolitical tensions. On 11 June 2026, the vessel became the target of a US military strike while transiting the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. Following the attack, rescue efforts succeeded in saving most of the crew, but Chaurashiya was among the three sailors who lost their lives. Beyond his professional role and nationality, the available reports provide few personal details about his background, family life, education, or maritime career. His death became part of a wider diplomatic dispute concerning attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian seafarers.
Additional Information
Shivanand Chaurashiya, who worked as a fitter aboard the MT Settebello, was killed when the tanker was hit during a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. The attack reportedly targeted the ship’s engine room, causing extensive damage. Chaurashiya was among the three Indian crew members whose deaths were later confirmed after rescue and recovery operations following the incident.
Sources & References
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker1 bbc.com Open source
India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack2 aljazeera.com Open source
Delhi issues ‘strong protest’ after US strikes kill three Indian seafarers in Gulf3 theguardian.com Open source