2 rescued off India’s eastern coast after distress alert from Panama-flagged cargo ship
Summary
Two crew members were rescued after a cargo ship flying the Panama flag sent a distress alert off India’s eastern coast. The ship sank in the Bay of Bengal while carrying iron ore and 24 crew members, with a search ongoing for the others.Key Facts
- The cargo ship is named MV Ocean Winner and flies the Panama flag.
- It sent a distress alert and then lost contact near India’s eastern coast.
- Two crew members were rescued and are receiving medical treatment.
- The ship had 24 crew members: 20 from China, 3 from Myanmar, and 1 from Bangladesh.
- The Indian Coast Guard and Navy are leading the rescue with three ships searching.
- A commercial ship, MT Aisopos, was called to assist in the search.
- The ship was carrying iron ore from Paradip Port in Odisha, India, headed to China.
- The sinking happened about 276 miles (444 km) from the Paradip coast in the Bay of Bengal.
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