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Odisha coast cargo ship sinks, 22 of 24 crew missing
A Panama-flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean Winner, sank in the Bay of Bengal about 240 nautical miles off the Odisha coast on Saturday after losing contact. The ship was carrying 24 crew…
A Panama-flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean Winner, sank in the Bay of Bengal about 240 nautical miles off the Odisha coast on Saturday after losing contact. The ship was carrying 24 crew members, including 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals, and one Bangladeshi national.
The Indian Coast Guard and Navy launched a joint search-and-rescue operation. Two crew members have been rescued so far, while 22 others remain missing. The ship had departed from Paradip port on Friday carrying iron ore destined for Singapore. The cause of the sinking is not yet known.
Authorities have alerted other vessels in the vicinity to assist in the search. The rescue operation is ongoing, with the focus on locating the remaining crew members.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Bay of Bengal is prone to sudden cyclonic storms and rough seas, especially during the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. A similar incident occurred in 2020 when the MV Asian Glory sank off the Odisha coast, with several crew rescued by the Coast Guard. The 24 crew on the Ocean Winner are mostly foreign nationals, which will involve diplomatic coordination with China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh for repatriation or family updates. The next update to watch for is the Coast Guard's daily situation report on search progress and any recovery of survivors or debris.
Source: aajtak.in
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