A Panama-flagged cargo ship sank 240 nautical miles off the Paradip coast in Odisha on August 23, 2026, prompting an urgent search and rescue operation.
The vessel was carrying 24 crew members; Indian Coast Guard assets have successfully rescued two individuals while 22 remain missing in the Bay of Bengal.
The Ministry of Shipping has intensified search efforts, deploying specialized maritime units to locate the remaining crew members amidst challenging sea conditions.