Sindbad: 6 Tourists Feared Dead as Submarine Sinks after Experiencing Mechanical Failure
- A routine underwater adventure turned tragic when a tourist submarine carrying over 40 passengers sank off the Red Sea coast near Hurghada
- At least six people are feared dead, nine injured, and 29 rescued after the Sindbad sub reportedly suffered a mechanical failure
- The incident raises fresh concerns over deep-sea tourism safety, coming just over a year after the OceanGate Titan disaster
At least six people are feared dead, and nine others have been injured after a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt.
Source: UGC
BBC News Africa reports that the vessel, which had over 40 Russian tourists on board, reportedly suffered a mechanical failure before going down near the harbor.
How many people were rescued?
Egyptian authorities confirmed that 29 people were rescued, with Moscow’s embassy in Egypt stating that all the passengers were Russian nationals.
The submarine, identified as Sindbad, was conducting a routine underwater excursion when it encountered problems, leading to its tragic descent.
Egyptian rescue teams were able to save 29 people from the waters, but several remain unaccounted for as search operations continue.
Moscow's embassy in Egypt confirmed that all passengers aboard the vessel were Russian nationals.
Where did The Sinbad sink?
The ill-fated submarine was operating in the Red Sea, a popular diving and snorkeling destination known for its rich marine life and coral reefs.
Local sources suggest that the vessel sank close to the harbor, reducing the time needed for emergency response.
Authorities in Egypt have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Meanwhile, officials in Moscow are coordinating efforts to provide support to the survivors and families of the victims.
Concerns raised over underwater excursions
According to the Times of India, further updates are expected as rescue teams continue their efforts in the Red Sea.
The incident has once again sparked discussions about the risks associated with underwater excursions and the need for stringent safety measures.
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Rediet Yonas:
"Authorities need to investigate the circumstances surrounding the submarine's sinking to ensure safety measures are reviewed and improved for future excursions."
EL'Jozze BigBozz Linyondi:
The ship that sank might have been overloaded, had a mechanical malfunction, or had poor maintenance from the management. Sometimes, it's the little details that need the most attention."
Frank C M'doka:
"We place too much trust in these companies, trusting that their maintenance is always of the highest standard or that their design makes them unsinkable, add to that human error, and we have disasters waiting to happen."
Source: UGC
Memories of OceanGate Titan
This tragedy follows last year’s catastrophic OceanGate Titan submersible implosion during a dive to the Titanic wreck site.
It all began when the submersible, identified as Titan, set out on an adventure with five on board, 3800 metres below the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean.
The passengers had paid millions of shillings to explore the wreckage of the Titanic ship, but an hour and 45 minutes into its dive, it lost contact with its surface ship.
After days of searching with no sign of the explorers, it was concluded that the vessel had imploded and killed everyone on board.
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