- An oil-drilling ship capsized near Ras Ghareb in the Gulf of Suez, resulting in at least four confirmed deaths and four crew members still missing.
- A total of 30 workers were on board; 22 have been rescued and hospitalized.
- Egyptian navy ships joined ongoing search-and-rescue efforts; the cause of the incident is still under investigation.
- The incident did not impact traffic through the Suez Canal, with 33 vessels scheduled to transit as planned.
At least four crew members lost their lives and four others remain unaccounted for after an oil-drilling vessel capsized in the Gulf of Suez on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred near the city of Ras Ghareb, situated along the African coast of the Red Sea’s northwestern arm, a region known for its strategic maritime importance. The vessel overturned under undisclosed circumstances, according to a statement released by Egypt’s Petroleum Ministry. The details were reported by The Associated Press.
Rescue Efforts Continue After Drilling Ship Capsizes in Gulf of Suez
Authorities have confirmed that 30 workers were on board when the drilling ship overturned near Ras Ghareb in the Gulf of Suez. Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafy reported that four bodies were recovered, and 22 crew members were rescued and transported to nearby hospitals. Search-and-rescue operations, supported by Egyptian navy vessels, continued overnight as four crew members remain missing.
The cause of the capsizing is still under investigation. However, local reports suggest the vessel may have been in transit for excavation work in a different location when the incident occurred. The Petroleum Ministry noted that the ship went down near Gabel el-Zeit, a major oil production site roughly 300 kilometers south of the Suez Canal.
Despite the accident, navigation through the Suez Canal remained unaffected. According to Adm. Ossam Rabei, chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, 33 vessels were expected to transit the waterway on Wednesday.
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Source: The Associated Press
