'Vanished from tracking system': How Panama-flagged cargo ship sank off Odisha coast
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier, MV Ocean Winner, sank in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast after disappearing from maritime tracking systems. A large-scale search and rescue operation led by the Indian Coast Guard is underway, with two survivors already recovered from the 24-member crew.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in maritime safety and tracking protocols for international cargo vessels, while also necessitating complex multi-national search and rescue coordination.
NEW DELHI: A Panama-flagged bulk carrier carrying 24 crew members sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha after reportedly disappearing from maritime tracking systems, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation by authorities.The vessel, MV Ocean Winner, was carrying an iron ore cargo and had departed from Paradip Port. It was reportedly headed for Singapore, with an estimated arrival date of August 27. The 225-metre-long ship was last reported more than 200 nautical miles off the Odisha coast before communication with it was lost, news agency ANI reported.The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received information late Saturday about the loss of contact with the vessel and a request for search and rescue assistance from Victory Star Group Co Ltd.The ship had 24 crew members on board, including 20 Chinese…
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