A Missing Vessel in Bocas del Toro Panama. The Naval Air Service Continues its Search.

The National Aeronaval Service reported that it is continuing the search for a vessel with two crew members on board, reported missing since September 29 in Bocas del Toro.  According to the agency, the vessel departed from Bastimentos Island bound for Bird Island. Search and rescue efforts continued on Saturday using air and sea resources.  The teams are conducting patrols in the probability area established through SAR drift analysis, with the objective of locating the vessel and its two crew members.  The Senan called on the fishing community and the general public to report any information that could help in the search to the emergency line 108.


The Public Ministry of Panama and the National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) are actively conducting a search and rescue operation in the waters of Bocas del Toro, Panama, fo two missing fishermen.

Case Details.

  • The Missing Individuals: The missing men have been identified as Caleb Noriel Wilson and Antuan Bernardo Wilson.

  • The Vessel: They were traveling in a blue boat named the “Basti Girl”.

  • Current Status: The two men disappeared after heading out on a fishing trip. Authorities launched a multi-agency effort utilizing naval and air assets to locate the vessel.


Mariners and local operators in the Bocas del Toro archipelago are advised to maintain a sharp lookout and report any sightings of the blue boat to local emergency services or SENAN personnel.