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2 rescued off India’s eastern coast after distress alert from Panama-flagged ‌cargo ship

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NEW DELHI (AP) — A search and rescue operation was underway Sunday off India’s eastern coast after a distress alert…

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Deutsche Welle
Cargo vessel sinks off Indian coast (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 22, 2026
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The Panama‑flagged Ocean Winner reportedly had a crew of 24, at least two of whom appear to have been rescued. The ship is thought to have been carrying iron ore from India to Singapore.
Philadelphia Inquirer
2 rescued off India's eastern coast after distress alert from Panama-flagged cargo ship (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Aug 23, 2026
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A search and rescue operation is underway off India’s eastern coast after a distress alert and loss of contact with a Panama-flagged cargo ship
WTOP Washington DC
2 rescued off India’s eastern coast after distress alert from Panama-flagged ‌cargo ship (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Aug 23, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
NEW DELHI (AP) — A search and rescue operation was underway Sunday off India’s eastern coast after a distress alert…
Deutsche Welle
Search resumes for 22 crew after cargo ship sinks off India (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 23, 2026
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The Panama‑flagged Ocean Winner had 24 people on board when it sank in the Bay of Bengal. The ship is thought to have been carrying iron ore from India to Singapore.

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