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A cargo vessel, the Dura Bulk, sank off the coast of Western Sahara, Morocco’s transport ministry said on 1 March.
The Panama-flagged general cargo vessel Dura Bulk sank off the coast of Laayoune. As reported, the relevant authorities acted promptly upon receiving the information and launched a search-and-rescue operation.
All crew members were safely rescued, transferred to a secure location, and are receiving appropriate care under suitable conditions.
Morocco’s transport ministry confirmed that the vessel, carrying a cargo of clinker, an essential component for cement production, experienced water ingress while en route to Laayoune port in Western Sahara.
An investigation has been launched by authorities to determine the cause of the incident.
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An incident where a vessel was towing a barge when the towing wire parted.
What happened?
A vessel was towing a barge when the towing wire parted. Earlier on the same day, the same towing wire had snagged and was damaged. The damaged wire was reused for towing and eventually parted during manoeuvring.
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On 26 February, the Port of Casablanca in Morocco experienced an overboard container incident near the harbour entrance.
The National Ports Agency issued a suspension order around 2300 local time on Thursday, 26 February, citing unsafe transit conditions due to the incident. Media reports indicate that port operations remained suspended on Friday. As reported, a containership, bound for Barcelona after handling containers at the port, spilled cargo into the channel.
The vessel encountered heavy swells, causing it to roll, with an estimated 85 containers going overboard. As of the latest update, the ship is anchored approximately six nautical miles offshore.
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Issues being experienced with the loading of Iron Ore Fines cargo out of Porto Sudeste, Itaguai in Brazil.
The cargo exhibits characteristics that make it prone to dynamic separation, which can compromise vessel stability. This highlights the critical importance of proper testing and careful control of moisture content.
The material contains a fines/clay fraction that slows drainage and retains moisture, which may not be evident during visual inspection or standard can testing.