The search for seven missing people continues after a yacht carrying foreign tourists capsized in the Red Sea off Egypt on Monday. Two British passengers are among those still missing, with German and Polish nationals also unaccounted for. The boat sank off the Egyptian coastal town of Marsa Alam with 44 people on board, including tourists of various nationalities and crew members.
The Polish and German governments have confirmed that their nationals are among those missing. The Polish foreign ministry said two Polish nationals are still missing, while the German foreign ministry reported that three Germans remain unaccounted for.
The yacht, named Sea Story, was built in 2022 and had passed its last safety inspection in March with no reported technical issues. The vessel, owned by an Egyptian national, had a one-year validity certificate at the time of inspection and was equipped with safety jackets and safety rafts.
The cause of the yacht’s sinking is still unknown, but rough weather conditions were reported in the area at the time of the incident. Survivors reported that the boat was hit by a large wave, causing it to capsize in a matter of minutes.
The search and rescue operation is being coordinated by the Egyptian military and the Red Sea Governate, with assistance from armed forces aircraft. So far, four bodies have been recovered, and five people have been rescued alive. The survivors have been airlifted to receive medical treatment, and they are said to be in good condition.
Consular support is being provided to the families of the missing passengers, and efforts are ongoing to locate the seven individuals who are still unaccounted for. Additional information will be provided as the search continues and more details emerge about the tragic incident.
