Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship Sinks 240 Nautical Miles Off Odisha Coast
Ship tracking platform MarineTraffic reported that the vessel had set sail from Paradip Port in Odisha and was on its way to Singapore at the time.
A cargo ship flagged under the Panama registry met with a tragic end in the Bay of Bengal, approximately 240 nautical miles away from Odisha's Paradip coast, confirmed officials. The vessel, manned by a crew of 24, had embarked on a journey from the Odisha coast on August 21, bound for Singapore with a cargo of iron ore sourced from the region. Tragedy struck when the ship, identified as MV Ocean-Winner, encountered difficulties at sea.
Rescue efforts are currently underway, with two crew members successfully rescued thus far. However, the rescue operation is grappling with the challenge of locating the remaining 22 crew members. Authorities have reported that the crew is composed of 20 Chinese nationals, three individuals from Myanmar, and one from Bangladesh. The MV Ocean-Winner was transporting an estimated 1700 tonnes of iron ore when the unfortunate incident occurred.
A senior IPS officer revealed that a rescue operation has been initiated by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy, following a distress signal received. The Indian Coast Guard has further bolstered the operation by deploying additional boats from the Andaman Islands to expedite the rescue efforts. Communications are being attempted to establish contact with the crew members, although the circumstances leading to the mishap remain unknown at this stage.
The Indian Coast Guard and Paradip Port have not issued any statements regarding the incident. As rescue teams work tirelessly to save lives, the maritime community awaits more information on this unfortunate event.
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