M/V Ocean Winner Sinks Off Odisha Coast; 24 Crew Missing
By Business Desk
Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Winner sank 240nm off Odisha coast with 24 crew. Indian Coast Guard & Navy conduct major search and rescue operation.
A Panama-flagged cargo vessel, identified as M/V Ocean Winner, reportedly sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday. The incident occurred approximately 240 nautical miles off the Odisha coast, triggering a significant search-and-rescue operation.
The vessel, en route from Paradip to Singapore carrying iron ore, had 24 crew members on board when it went down. The Indian Coast Guard and Navy have deployed various assets to locate the sunken vessel and rescue its crew.
Vessel Details and Crew
The M/V Ocean Winner was transporting iron ore as cargo from Paradip to Singapore. The ship’s crew comprised 24 individuals, primarily Chinese nationals, along with one Bangladeshi national.
- Vessel Name: M/V Ocean Winner
- Flag: Panama
- Crew Count: 24 members
- Primary Crew Nationality: Chinese
- Additional Crew Nationality: One Bangladeshi
- Cargo: Iron ore
- Route: Paradip to Singapore
Initial reports suggested some crew members had abandoned the ship, utilizing life jackets or lifeboats while awaiting rescue. Nearby vessels were notified and requested to assist in the operation.
Search Operations Continue
Coordinated rescue efforts by both the Indian Coast Guard and Navy are actively continuing. Maritime authorities have not yet officially confirmed the number of individuals rescued, those still missing, or any casualties.
- Reported Sinking Location: Approximately 240 nautical miles off Odisha coast
- Alternative Location Account: Around 200 nautical miles from Paradip
Further details regarding the precise cause of the sinking and the final status of all 24 crew members remain pending from maritime authorities. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.