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**Tragic Loss: Captain Rakesh Ranjan Singh Passes Away** In a heartbreaking turn of events, Captain Rakesh Ranjan Singh, aged 43, from Ranchi in Jharkhand, has tragically passed away following a heart attack on March 18, 2026. He was serving aboard the 'ASP Avana,' which has been moored at the coordinates 25° 30' N 054° 57' E, located roughly 14 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz, since February 28. The vessel has remained docked due to a significant suspension of regional maritime movements amidst the ongoing turmoil in West Asia and the Middle East. Captain Singh’s family is appealing to the Indian government for immediate assistance. His body is currently held at the Sheikh Rashid Hospital mortuary, under the custody of port police in Dubai. In a poignant letter to Sanjay Seth, the Minister of State for Defence, Singh’s son, Pravar Singh, has urged for swift action to facilitate the repatriation of his father’s remains. Furthermore, he has requested financial support for the family, emphasizing their reliance on the late captain, who was their sole breadwinner. The maritime community mourns the loss of Captain Singh, and hopes for a prompt resolution to the family's needs during this difficult time.