Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, rescue operations on
The ship, with 24 crew members on board, was heading towards Singapore carrying iron ore from Odisha
A cargo ship carrying iron ore from Odisha sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday (August 22, 2026), according to officials. The Panama-flagged vessel was 240 nautical miles off the coast of Paradip, Odisha. The Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy have initiated a rescue operation to save the 24 crew members on board. One senior official stated that the crew members were predominantly Chinese, but the exact number of rescued personnel remains uncertain.
Nearby vessels have been informed to join the rescue efforts. The ship departed from the Odisha coast on Friday, August 22, 2026.
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