Three bodies known after boat accident in front of Egypt's rotary sea
Three bodies known after boat accident in front of Egypt's rotary sea
Cairo, Egypt - On Tuesday morning, three corpses were made by a tourist boat , which was tied off the coast of the Red Sea. Rescue teams are still looking for 13 missing persons, such as the governor of the Province of Red Sea, Amr Hanafi, to Reuters.
Details on the accident
The boat called Sea Story capsized on Monday near the Sataya reef, while it transported 31 tourists and 13 crew members on a diving sauce several days. It was hit by high waves and sank in just 5 to 7 minutes.
survivors and rescue measures
Sixteen passengers are considered missing, according to a statement by the Governor Authority of the Red Sea on Monday. A total of 28 survivors were saved with minor injuries; None of them had to go to the hospital. The survivors are housed in a hotel in Marsa Alam, where the authorities work together with messages and consulates to provide support and documentation.technical details of the boat
Hanafi said the boat passed its last security inspection in March 2024, and no technical problems were reported. The 34 -meter -long boat that belongs to an Egyptian citizen had received a one -year security certificate from Maritime Safety Authority.
weather conditions and previous incidents
The incident occurred under rough weather conditions. The Egyptian port authority for the Red Sea reported on Sunday of shaft heights of 3 to 4 meters and wind speeds of 34 knots in the region, which led to the closure of shipping.
tourism and the importance of the Red Sea
It was the second boat that sank in the region this year; In June, another ship had suffered serious damage due to strong waves, but no injuries were reported. The Red Sea, which is known for its Coral reefs and sea creatures Tourism industry that has a critical meaning for the country's economy.
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