2 rescued, 22 missing after China-bound iron ore vessel sinks off Odisha coast
Two of the 24 crew members aboard the ship were rescued from life rafts, while an intensive search is underway for the remaining seafarers,
A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying over 72,000 tonnes of iron ore from Odisha to China sank off the eastern coast of India, resulting in two rescued seafarers and 22 missing, according to officials. The MV Ocean Winner, which left Paradip Port on Friday, lost contact and sank in deep waters on Saturday. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Sri Vijaya Puram initiated a search-and-rescue operation upon receiving a distress alert.
Two crew members were rescued from life rafts, and the remaining 22 are still missing. The seafarers were of Chinese, Myanmar, and Bangladeshi nationalities. The cause of the sinking has not been determined, and authorities are investigating whether adverse weather, cargo issues, mechanical failure, or other factors were involved.
The incident occurred during the monsoon season, which can pose risks to vessels carrying bulk cargoes.
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