Maritime Incident: Panamanian Cargo Vessel M/V Ocean Winner Sinks off Coast of Paradip
A significant maritime incident has occurred off the coast of Paradip, where a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel has reportedly sunk in the mid-sea. The vessel in question, M/V Ocean Winner, was transporting iron ore with 24 crew members on board, predominantly Chinese nationals. Departing from Paradip Port on August 20, the ship was bound for Singapore but sank approximately 200 nautical miles from Paradip. In response to the situation, the Odisha Coast Guard has initiated a rescue mission to locate and safely evacuate the crew members. Additional information on the incident is pending.