Panamanian Ship Sinks Off Laayoune, All Crew Members rescued

A Panamanian-flagged merchant ship was shipwrecked on Saturday off the coast of Laayoune,the Moroccan Ministry of Transport and Logistics said in a press release.

This incident occurred following a report of water ingress while the commercial vessel “DURA BULK” was en route to the port of Laayoune carrying a cargo of bulk clinker,the Ministry said.

The ministry said in a statement that the vessel,Dura Bulk,flying the Panamanian flag,was carrying a shipment of loose clinker when the incident occurred on February 28,2026,while en route to Laayoune port.

Authorities launched an extensive search-and-rescue operation,successfully saving all crew members,who are foreign nationals. The rescued sailors were provided medical care and transferred safely.

The ministry confirmed it is working closely with relevant authorities to monitor the situation and said an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the sinking.