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Shipwreck Off India's Coast: Cargo Vessel Sinks With 24 Crew Members
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Shipwreck Off India's Coast: Cargo Vessel Sinks With 24 Crew Members

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The cargo ship Ocean Winner, flying a Panamanian flag, sank off India's east coast.
  • The ship carried 24 crew members: 20 Chinese, three from Myanmar, and one from Bangladesh.
  • At least two crew members have been rescued, and a large-scale operation is underway to find the remaining sailors.

A major alert was issued off India's eastern coast after the Panama-flagged cargo ship Ocean Winner sank. The vessel was carrying 24 crew members, comprising 20 Chinese nationals, three sailors from Myanmar, and one from Bangladesh.

At least two sailors have been rescued so far, and a significant operation is in progress to locate the rest of the crew. The Ocean Winner went down approximately 240 nautical miles (444 kilometers) off the coast of Odisha state. The Indian Coast Guard and Navy have mobilized resources for the search, with nearby vessels also assisting.

The circumstances leading to the ship's sinking remain unknown. Authorities are continuing their investigations, prioritizing the location and rescue of the missing crew members. According to MarineTraffic data, the Ocean Winner had departed from Paradip port in Odisha, carrying iron ore destined for Singapore. The search continues under challenging conditions as the cause of the shipwreck is investigated.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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