# 18 Chinese crew members missing after cargo ship sinks off India

https://mins.news/en/item/31230

- China News Service, 2026-08-25 03:31 UTC
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- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-25/detail-ihfirzsm0914399.shtml

> The bulk carrier M.V. Ocean Winner sank Friday about 240 nautical miles from Paradip Port off India’s eastern coast, leaving 18 Chinese crew members missing and two rescued, Indian maritime authorities said. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard are searching, with a Fujian maritime rescue team assisting. The cause remains unclear.

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