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Express Tribune
27-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Six Russian tourists dead after Red Sea submarine sinks off Egypt's coast
People walk next to a police vehicle in front of the hospital where the bodies of those who died when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Hurghada, are kept in Hurghada, Egypt on March 27, 2025. Photo: Reuters Listen to article At least six Russian tourists have died after a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, a popular Egyptian Red Sea resort city, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The Red Sea governorate said 39 foreign tourists were rescued following the incident, and no one remains missing. The submarine, named Sindbad, was carrying 45 tourists and five Egyptian crewmembers when it went down near the beach in the tourist promenade area, about one kilometre from the shore. Red Sea governor Amr Hanafi said in a statement that rescue teams responded swiftly to the scene. Russia's consulate in Hurghada confirmed the casualties and stated that most passengers were returned to their hotels or transported to hospitals. It remains unclear what caused the submarine to sink. Weather conditions were reported to be clear, with excellent underwater visibility at the time of the crash. Local newspaper Akhbar Al-Youm said an investigation is currently underway. According to the Sindbad Submarines website, the vessel was equipped with large viewing portholes and could dive up to 25 meters (82 feet), offering tourists an underwater view of the Red Sea's coral reefs and marine life. Hurghada, located around 460 kilometres (280 miles) southeast of Cairo, is a major tourist hub that draws thousands of visitors annually—many of them Russian nationals. The area has seen several tragic incidents in recent years. In November, a dive boat capsized off the coast of Marsa Alam, resulting in four deaths and seven missing persons. Last June, French tourists narrowly escaped another accident when their boat sank during a storm. In 2023, three British tourists died after their yacht caught fire. Despite safety concerns, Egypt remains a top African tourist destination. A 2024 UN report ranked the country first on the continent for tourism revenue, earning $14.1 billion—more than double the revenue generated by the Suez Canal.
Nahar Net
27-03-2025
- Nahar Net
Six dead in sinking of Egypt tourist submarine
by Naharnet Newsdesk 27 March 2025, 17:52 Six people died on Thursday, two of them minors, when a tourist submarine carrying dozens of Russian visitors sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast near a major resort town. Egyptian state media put the toll at six, while Russian state news agencies quoted General Consul Viktor Voropaev as saying that five people were confirmed dead, two of them minors. Russia's consulate in the tourist hub of Hurghada earlier said the vessel was carrying "45 tourists, including minors" on an underwater excursion to observe coral reefs when it "crashed 1 kilometer from the shore" at about 10:00 am local time (0800 GMT). "According to initial data, most of those on board were rescued and taken to their hotels and hospitals in Hurghada," the consulate said, adding that diplomats had been dispatched to the pier. The website of state-owned Akhbar Al-Youm newspaper gave the toll of six dead and said 29 people were rescued, nine of them wounded. Russian state news agency Ria Novosti, quoting an Egyptian emergency services source, reported the death of "five foreigners and one Egyptian". Local authorities did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The website of Sindbad Submarines, the vessel's owner according to the Russian consulate, said the vessel could carry 44 passengers to up to 25 meters (27 yards) depth. The Egyptian newspaper reported investigations were underway to determine what caused the accident. - Deadly accidents - Hurghada, a resort about 460 kilometers (280 miles) southeast of the Egyptian capital Cairo, is a major destination for visitors to Egypt, with its airport receiving more than nine million passengers last year, according to state media. Thursday's forecast in the city was clear, with above average winds reported but optimum visibility underwater. While dozens of tourist boats sail through the coastal area daily for snorkeling and diving activities, Sindbad Submarines says it deploys the region's "only real" recreational submarine. The vessel has been operational in the area for multiple years, according to a source familiar with the company. The Red Sea coral reefs and islands off Egypt's eastern coast are major draws, contributing to the country's vital tourism sector which employs two million people and generates more than 10 percent of GDP. The area has been the site of several deadly accidents in recent years. In November, a dive boat capsized off the coast of Marsa Alam, south of Hurghada, leaving four dead and seven missing. Thirty people were rescued from another sinking boat, while last June two dozen French tourists were safely evacuated before their boat sank in a similar accident. In 2023, three British tourists died after a fire broke out on their yacht, engulfing their vessel in flames.
South China Morning Post
27-03-2025
- South China Morning Post
6 Russians die as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks
Six Russians died and 39 foreign tourists were rescued on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast, state media reported, with Russia's consulate saying 45 Russian citizens were aboard. Advertisement Russia's consulate in Hurghada, a town popular with tourists from the country, said the vessel was carrying '45 tourists, including minors', and that four people had died. 'According to initial data, most of those on board were rescued and taken to their hotels and hospitals in Hurghada,' the consulate said. The website of state-owned Akhbar Al-Youm newspaper gave the toll of six dead and said 19 others were injured. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, quoting an Egyptian emergency services source, reported the death of 'five foreigners and one Egyptian'. Advertisement Local authorities did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Six dead in sinking of Egypt tourist submarine
Six people died on Thursday, two of them minors, when a tourist submarine carrying dozens of Russian visitors sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast near a major resort town. Egyptian state media put the toll at six, while Russian state news agencies quoted General Consul Viktor Voropaev as saying that five people were confirmed dead, two of them minors. Russia's consulate in the tourist hub of Hurghada earlier said the vessel was carrying "45 tourists, including minors" on an underwater excursion to observe coral reefs when it "crashed 1 kilometre from the shore" at about 10:00 am local time (0800 GMT). "According to initial data, most of those on board were rescued and taken to their hotels and hospitals in Hurghada," the consulate said, adding that diplomats had been dispatched to the pier. The website of state-owned Akhbar Al-Youm newspaper gave the toll of six dead and said 29 people were rescued, nine of them wounded. Russian state news agency Ria Novosti, quoting an Egyptian emergency services source, reported the death of "five foreigners and one Egyptian". Local authorities did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The website of Sindbad Submarines, the vessel's owner according to the Russian consulate, said the vessel could carry 44 passengers to up to 25 metres (27 yards) depth. The Egyptian newspaper reported investigations were underway to determine what caused the accident. - Deadly accidents - Hurghada, a resort about 460 kilometres (280 miles) southeast of the Egyptian capital Cairo, is a major destination for visitors to Egypt, with its airport receiving more than nine million passengers last year, according to state media. Thursday's forecast in the city was clear, with above average winds reported but optimum visibility underwater. While dozens of tourist boats sail through the coastal area daily for snorkeling and diving activities, Sindbad Submarines says it deploys the region's "only real" recreational submarine. The vessel has been operational in the area for multiple years, according to a source familiar with the company. The Red Sea coral reefs and islands off Egypt's eastern coast are major draws, contributing to the country's vital tourism sector which employs two million people and generates more than 10 percent of GDP. The area has been the site of several deadly accidents in recent years. In November, a dive boat capsized off the coast of Marsa Alam, south of Hurghada, leaving four dead and seven missing. Thirty people were rescued from another sinking boat, while last June two dozen French tourists were safely evacuated before their boat sank in a similar accident. In 2023, three British tourists died after a fire broke out on their yacht, engulfing their vessel in flames. bha/ser
South China Morning Post
27-03-2025
- South China Morning Post
6 die as Egyptian tourist submarine carrying Russians sinks
Six people died on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast, state media reported, with Russia's consulate saying 45 Russian citizens were aboard. Advertisement Russia's consulate in Hurghada, a town popular with tourists from the country, said the vessel was carrying '45 tourists, including minors', and that four people had died. 'According to initial data, most of those on board were rescued and taken to their hotels and hospitals in Hurghada,' the consulate said. The website of state-owned Akhbar Al-Youm newspaper gave the toll of six dead and said 19 others were injured. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, quoting an Egyptian emergency services source, reported the death of 'five foreigners and one Egyptian'. Advertisement Local authorities did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
