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Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast

A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 people on board has sunk off the Odisha coast in the Bay of Bengal, about 240 nautical miles from shore. The incident is reported as a maritime emergency with all 24 on board.
WHO: Panama-flagged cargo ship crew and passengers (24 on board)
WHAT: A Panama-flagged cargo ship sank off the Odisha coast in the Bay of Bengal.
WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 12:36 PM ET
WHERE: Odisha coast, Bay of Bengal (about 240 nautical miles offshore)
WHY: No specific cause of the sinking was reported.
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