Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Bw-Tucana

On October 18, 2023, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) announced that two sailors had tragically lost their lives in separate incidents involving the Panama-flagged vessels 'Monserrat' and 'BW Tucana.' These incidents were addressed on October 17 by the Maritime Accident Investigation Department, part of the General Directorate of the Merchant Marine, in collaboration with the Attorney General's Office. Authorities are diligently following established international protocols to ascertain the details surrounding these occurrences. One of the deceased, Chief Engineer Yashvendra Nath Sharma, originally from India, passed away on October 7 while aboard the 'BW Tucana' as the ship was navigating through international waters on its way to Panama. The vessel docked at Balboa on the evening of October 17, prompting relevant investigations from local officials. Initial findings indicate that the cause of death was attributed to heart failure. Upon the conclusion of investigations, the Indian Embassy in Panama will work with the shipping company to facilitate the repatriation of Sharma’s remains. The second incident involved 68-year-old sailor Abdiel Delgado, who died aboard the fishing vessel 'Monserrat' while the boat was operating off Chame Bay in the morning of October 17. After the ship's arrival at Vacamonte port, the Ombudsman's Office oversaw the removal of Delgado's body. Preliminary investigations suggest that his death was due to natural causes, likely a cardiac event. The AMP continues to prioritize the welfare and safety of maritime personnel as these investigations progress.