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Cargo ship Ocean Winner sinks 240 nautical miles off Odisha coast, 22 crew missing
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 06:39 AM
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The cargo vessel Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal about 240 nautical miles off Odisha, prompting a joint rescue effort by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy as 22 of its 24 crew members remain missing.
The bulk carrier Ocean Winner went down in the Bay of Bengal roughly 240 nautical miles east of the Odisha shoreline. The vessel, engaged in cargo transport, was reported to have taken on water before disappearing from radar.
At the time of the incident, the ship carried a crew of 24 members. Two sailors were rescued early in the operation, while the remaining 22 are still unaccounted for, prompting a large‑scale search.
The Indian Coast Guard, in coordination with the Indian Navy, launched a joint rescue mission involving helicopters, patrol vessels and sonar equipment. Officials said the search would continue through the night and that families have been notified.
Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the sinking, but investigations are underway to determine whether mechanical failure or adverse weather contributed to the disaster.
At the time of the incident, the ship carried a crew of 24 members. Two sailors were rescued early in the operation, while the remaining 22 are still unaccounted for, prompting a large‑scale search.
The Indian Coast Guard, in coordination with the Indian Navy, launched a joint rescue mission involving helicopters, patrol vessels and sonar equipment. Officials said the search would continue through the night and that families have been notified.
Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the sinking, but investigations are underway to determine whether mechanical failure or adverse weather contributed to the disaster.