1. Panama-flagged ship sinks off Odisha coast, 22 crew members still missing

Panama-flagged ship sinks off Odisha coast, 22 crew members still missing

India

  • A Panama-flagged ship sank about 240 nautical miles from Odisha on August 22.
  • It had 24 crew on board. Two have been rescued from liferafts by a passing ship.
  • It left Odisha's Paradip port on August 20, carrying 72,100 tonnes of iron ore fines to Singapore.
  • The Indian Coast Guard has sent three ships along with Navy vessels to search. Other ships in the area have been alerted to help.

Source: instagram.com

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