Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in the Bay of Bengal
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Indian Coast Guard and Navy
Bay of Bengal
August 22, 2026
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A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying iron ore from Odisha to Singapore sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday. Twenty-four crew members were on board. Indian Coast Guard and Navy have launched a joint rescue operation.
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