Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks off eastern India

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A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying iron ore has sunk off eastern India, the coast guard said. The vessel had 24 crew members on board from China, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

WHO: India’s coast guard

WHAT: A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying iron ore sank off eastern India with 24 crew members on board.

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Off eastern India

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 4 of 4 earlier reports)

Panama-flagged ship sinks off Odisha; 2 rescued · Aug 23, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Search continues for 22 after Ocean Winner sinks off India · Aug 23, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Panama-flagged cargo vessel sinks off Indian coast · Aug 22, 2026 at 11:08 PM ET
Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast · Aug 22, 2026 at 2:17 PM ET

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