On November 25, 2024, a tourist boat named Sea Story sank off the Red Sea coast of Egypt, resulting in the rescue of 28 individuals while 16 others remain missing. The incident occurred during a diving trip that had departed from Port Ghalib Marina, near Marsa Alam, and was scheduled to conclude in Hurghada.
- 28 rescued from capsized tourist boat
- 16 people still missing, including 12 foreigners
- Luxury yacht Sea Story had 44 onboard
- Distress signal received at 5:30 a.m.
- Survivors airlifted for medical treatment
- High seas warned by Egyptian Meteorological Authority
Initial reports indicated that 17 people were unaccounted for, but this figure was later updated to 16, comprising 4 Egyptians and 12 foreigners. The boat had a total of 44 people on board, including crew members.
The Sea Story capsized early in the morning after departing for a diving excursion. The regional Red Sea control center received a distress signal at 5:30 a.m. local time from a crew member. Search and rescue teams were promptly dispatched to the site of the incident.
Among the rescued, some survivors were airlifted for medical treatment, while others were assisted on rescue vessels until a military frigate arrived to transport them back to shore. The Red Sea Governor, Maj. Gen. Amr Hanafi, confirmed that military aircraft and naval units were actively searching for the missing individuals.
- 44 people were on board the Sea Story.
- 28 individuals were rescued, while 16 remain missing.
- The boat was inspected in March and had a valid license.
As of Monday afternoon, the cause of the sinking and the nationalities of the missing persons had not been disclosed. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority had issued warnings about high seas, advising against maritime activities on the days leading up to the incident. The situation remains under investigation as search efforts continue.
The tragic sinking of the Sea Story highlights the risks associated with maritime excursions, especially during adverse weather conditions. As search operations continue, authorities are focused on locating the missing individuals and ensuring the safety of future maritime activities.
