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23 August 2026

Search resumes for 22 crew after cargo ship sinks off India

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Search resumes for 22 crew after cargo ship sinks off India

The Panama‑flagged Ocean Winner had 24 people on board when it sank in the Bay of Bengal. The ship is thought to have been carrying iron ore from India to Singapore.

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