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Egypt: Two Britons believed to be amongst 16 lacking as vacationer boat sinks after being ‘hit by massive wave’

By Editorial Board Published November 26, 2024 3 Min Read
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Egypt: Two Britons believed to be amongst 16 lacking as vacationer boat sinks after being ‘hit by massive wave’

Two Britons are believed to be amongst greater than a dozen individuals lacking after a ship sank within the Crimson Sea off the Egyptian coast.

The yacht, referred to as Sea Story, had 44 individuals on board, together with 31 vacationers of various nationalities and 13 crew.

Authorities are looking for 16 individuals, together with 12 international nationals and 4 Egyptians, the governor of the Crimson Sea area mentioned, including that 28 different individuals had been rescued.

Preliminary studies prompt a sudden massive wave struck the vessel, capsizing it inside about 5 minutes, governor Amr Hanafi mentioned.

“Some passengers were in their cabins, which is why they were unable to escape,” he added in an announcement.

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Survivors rescued from the Sea Story in Marsa Alam. Pic: STR/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

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Passengers rescued from sunken tourist boat off the Egyptian coast

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Passengers rescued from sunken vacationer boat

The individuals who had been rescued solely suffered minor accidents resembling bruises and scrapes with none needing hospital therapy.

A Overseas, Commonwealth and Growth workplace spokesperson mentioned: “We are providing consular support to a number of British nationals and their families following an incident in Egypt and are in contact with the local authorities.”

The international nationals aboard the 34-metre-long vessel, owned by an Egyptian nationwide, included People, Belgians, British, Chinese language, Finns, Germans, Irish, Poles, Slovakians, Spanish, and Swiss.

Sea Story had no technical issues, obtained all required permits earlier than the journey, and was final checked for naval security in March, in line with officers.

The four-deck, wooden-hulled motor yacht was a part of a multi-day diving journey when it went down close to the coastal city of Marsa Alam following warnings about tough climate.

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Officers mentioned a misery name was acquired at 5.30am native time on Monday.

The boat had left Port Ghalib in Marsa Alam on Sunday and was scheduled to succeed in its vacation spot of Hurghada Marina on 29 November.

The Sea Story was carrying 45 people according to a statement by the Red Sea Governorate.
Pic: Dive Pro Liveaboard

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The Sea Story had 44 individuals on board. File pic: Dive Professional Liveaboard

Some survivors had been airlifted to security on a helicopter, officers mentioned.

The agency that operates the yacht, Dive Professional Liveaboard in Hurghada, mentioned it has no info on the matter.

In keeping with its maker’s web site, the Sea Story was in-built 2022.

The incident comes after the Egyptian Meteorological Authority issued a warning on Saturday about turbulence and excessive waves on the Crimson Sea.

The organisation had suggested towards maritime exercise for Sunday and Monday.

Some vacationer firms have stopped or restricted operations on the Crimson Sea because of the potential risks from conflicts within the area.

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