China-bound vessel with 24 crew members sinks 200 nautical miles off Odisha’s Paradip port
A Panama-flagged vessel sank 200 nautical miles off Odisha’s Paradip port on August 20, carrying 24 crew members, including 20 Chinese nationals. Communication was lost while the ship was transporting 1,700 tonnes of iron ore fines. Search and rescue operations are underway, with teams expected to arrive by tomorrow morning to locate the crew and vessel.