Coast Guard deploys 3 ships to find 22 missing crew off Paradip

A search and rescue operation commenced on August 22, 2026, after MV Ocean Winner lost contact. Two survivors were rescued from life rafts by MT AISOPOS, which diverted via the International Safety Net. The Indian Coast Guard has deployed three ships to conduct extensive surface searches. These vessels are actively searching for the remaining 22 crew members. The operation continues to locate all individuals from the distressed vessel.