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Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Indian Coast; Rescue Operation Underway
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Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Indian Coast; Rescue Operation Underway

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Panama-flagged cargo ship, the Ocean Winner, sank off India's eastern coast, with 24 crew members on board.
  • At least two of the 24 crew members, including Chinese, Myanmar, and Bangladeshi nationals, were reportedly rescued.
  • The cause of the sinking is unclear, and a joint rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy is underway.

The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Ocean Winner has sunk off India's eastern coast, according to the country's coast guard. The ship was carrying 24 crew members when it went down. Initial reports indicate that at least two individuals have been rescued.

The crew comprised 20 Chinese nationals, three seamen from Myanmar, and one from Bangladesh. The specific reasons behind the vessel's sinking remain undetermined at this time. A coordinated rescue operation, involving both the Indian Coast Guard and the nation's navy, is actively searching for survivors.

Officials cited by the Indian Express stated that rescue teams were expected to reach the site by the following morning. Vessels in the vicinity have been alerted to provide assistance. Ship-tracking data from MarineTraffic shows the Ocean Winner was en route to Singapore from Paradip port in Odisha, carrying iron ore.

rescue teams would reach the site "by tomorrow morning"

— Sanjay NegiA local Paradip police official discussing the timeline for rescue teams to arrive at the sinking site.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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