Bhubaneswar, Feb. 5 -- A young merchant navy official from Odisha's Bhadrak district went missing while on duty aboard a vessel near Malaysian waters, triggering concern among family members and prompting search operations at sea.

The missing seafarer, identified as Sarthak Mahapatra, was serving as a cadet with Anglo-Eastern Ship Management and was part of the crew on the EA Jersey vessel.

Sarthak went missing while the ship was returning to Singapore from West Africa. The incident reportedly occurred during duty hours, under circumstances that remain unclear.

According to information shared by the family, Sarthak had been working with Anglo-Eastern Ship Management since July 14, 2025. He last spoke to his mother through a video call ...