Cargo ship sinks off India's east coast, 22 crew missing
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A Panama-flagged cargo ship sank off India's eastern coast, leaving 22 crew members missing. India's Coast Guard and Navy have launched a search and rescue operation in the Bay of Bengal. Two Chinese nationals were rescued from the 24-member crew.
Key Facts
- The vessel sank about 240 nautical miles from the port of Paradip in Odisha state.
- The crew of 24 included 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals, and one Bangladeshi national.
- Two Chinese crew members were rescued, while 22 remain missing.
- The ship was carrying iron ore to China, according to preliminary information.
- The vessel departed Paradip port on Friday before the accident in open sea.
The Sinking
The Panama-flagged cargo ship MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal, 240 nautical miles off the coast of Paradip in India's Odisha state. The vessel was carrying iron ore to China and had departed Paradip port on Friday. According to rescued sailors, the ship listed heavily and sank completely within about eight minutes. The causes of the accident have not yet been determined.
Search and Rescue
India's Coast Guard and Navy have dispatched several vessels to the accident area and are conducting search and rescue operations. Other government services are also involved in the operation. Two Chinese nationals were rescued from the water, while 22 crew members remain missing. Indian maritime security officials noted that the chances of finding survivors typically decrease after the first 12 hours following an accident.
Crew and Cargo
The ship had a total of 24 crew members on board. Among the missing are 18 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals, and one Bangladeshi national. The vessel was transporting iron ore to Singapore, according to official data.
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Cargo ship sinks off India's east coast, 22 crew missing
