Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship Sinks Off Odisha Coast, Rescue Efforts Underway

A Panama-flagged cargo ship, identified as Ocean Winner, sank off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal. The vessel was reported to be carrying iron ore from Paradip Port in Odisha to Singapore at the time of the incident. MarineTraffic, a ship tracking platform, noted that the ship had recently set sail for its destination.

According to various reports, there were 24 crew members on board the ship. As of now, at least two crew members have been successfully rescued, while the fate of the remaining 22 is currently unknown. Rescue operations are underway to locate and assist those who are missing.

Authorities are coordinating efforts to address the situation, as the search continues in the area where the ship sank. No further details regarding the conditions of the rescued crew members or the circumstances of the sinking have been disclosed.