India launches rescue operation as bulk carrier sinks off east coast
Summary
India’s Coast Guard has launched a search-and-rescue operation after the Panama-flagged cargo vessel Ocean Winner sank off the eastern coast with 24 crew on board. Two people have been rescued from life rafts as efforts continue to locate the remaining seafarers.
Key Points
- The Panama-flagged cargo vessel Ocean Winner sank off India’s eastern coast after departing from Paradip port for Singapore.
- The Indian Coast Guard lost communication with the ship and launched a search-and-rescue mission from Sri Vijaya Puram.
- Twenty-four crew members were on board, including Chinese, Myanmar and Bangladeshi nationals.
- Two people have been rescued from life rafts, while the cause of the sinking remains unknown.
