Search continues for 22 from vessel that sunk off Odisha
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank off Odisha on August 20, 2026, with 24 crew members aboard. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have rescued two Chinese nationals, while the search continues for the remaining 22 crew members, which includes 20 Chinese, three Myanmarese, and one Bangladeshi. The vessel was in its end-of-life period, raising safety concerns.