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26 August 2026

Search for missing crew of MV Ocean Winner

This incident serves as a practical example of maritime disaster management and the role of the Indian Coast Guard in search and rescue operations, though it is not a significant policy event that would be asked directly.

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Notes

  • MV Ocean Winner, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, sank in the Bay of Bengal.
  • Total crew of 24: 20 Chinese, 3 Myanmarese, 1 Bangladeshi.
  • Two Chinese crew members were rescued on August 22 following a distress call.
  • 22 crew members remain missing; search and rescue operations are ongoing.
  • The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is coordinating with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Beijing.
  • ICGS Varad located a lifeboat belonging to the vessel, but no survivors were found inside.
  • Search efforts have been intensified with the deployment of additional ICG assets and merchant vessels.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Indian Coast Guard in maritime search and rescue operations within the Indian Search and Rescue Region (ISRR). How does international coordination enhance the efficacy of such disaster response mechanisms? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which organization is primarily responsible for coordinating maritime search and rescue operations in the Indian Search and Rescue Region?

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