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Panama-flagged cargo vessel sinks off Odisha coast, 2 rescued, 22 missing
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 11:48 PM
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A Panama‑registered cargo ship capsized off Odisha’s shoreline, leaving two survivors and 22 crew members unaccounted for.
A cargo ship flying the Panama flag went down in the waters off Odisha’s coastline, prompting an immediate rescue response from Indian maritime authorities. The vessel, whose name was not disclosed, listed heavily before sinking, leaving the crew in a precarious situation.
Coast Guard teams and local fishermen managed to pull two crew members to safety, confirming that they survived the ordeal. Both survivors were reported to be in stable condition after receiving medical attention on board rescue vessels.
The remaining 22 crew members are still missing, and search operations continue under challenging sea conditions. Officials have launched a coordinated effort involving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and nearby fishing communities to locate the missing personnel and recover the wreckage.
Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the capsizing, but a preliminary investigation has been ordered to determine whether weather, technical failure or other factors contributed to the incident.
Coast Guard teams and local fishermen managed to pull two crew members to safety, confirming that they survived the ordeal. Both survivors were reported to be in stable condition after receiving medical attention on board rescue vessels.
The remaining 22 crew members are still missing, and search operations continue under challenging sea conditions. Officials have launched a coordinated effort involving the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and nearby fishing communities to locate the missing personnel and recover the wreckage.
Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the capsizing, but a preliminary investigation has been ordered to determine whether weather, technical failure or other factors contributed to the incident.