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MV Ocean Winner sinking and search for missing crew

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The search and rescue operation for the Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner has been terminated, with 22 crew members presumed dead. The vessel, which was carrying approximately 72,000 metric tonnes of iron ore, sank in the Bay of Bengal on August 22, shortly after departing from Paradip Port. Only two Chinese crew members were rescued from a liferaft. They reported that the vessel lost control, began drifting, and tilted heavily to its right side before disappearing beneath the sea within minutes. The survivors described a chaotic scene where a “powerful whirlpool generated by the sinking vessel reportedly pulled several crew members into the deep sea.” The missing crew members include nationals from China, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. While an empty lifeboat and an emergency beacon were recovered during the week-long operation involving the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, and Chinese vessels, no other survivors were found. ~~Investigations into~~ As of September 6, the ~~cause~~ status of Abdullah Al Mamun, a marine engineer from Satkhira, remains uncertain. He was the ~~sinking~~ sole Bangladeshi crew member on board. His family reported his last contact was on August 20. The Satkhira Deputy Commissioner stated that authorities are ~~expected to continue, utilizing~~ coordinating with Indian rescue teams and diplomatic channels through the ~~testimony~~ Ministry of ~~the two survivors.~~ Expatriates' Welfare and Maritime Affairs to locate him.

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