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Egyptian Drilling Barge Capsizes in Gulf of Suez, Search Continues for Missing Crew

Authorities confirmed four fatalities after the capsizing, with naval vessels supporting search operations for four missing crew south of Ras Ghareb.

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Overview

  • The jackup barge Admarine 12 overturned Tuesday evening off Ras Ghareb in the Gulf of Suez, with 30 workers aboard.
  • Rescue teams recovered four bodies and 22 crew members were rescued and taken to hospitals for treatment.
  • Egypt’s navy has joined local authorities in ongoing search-and-rescue efforts for the four missing personnel.
  • The vessel operates under an ADES–OSOCO concession at the Gabal el-Zeit oil field, about 300 kilometers south of the Suez Canal.
  • ADES has launched a formal investigation, confirmed full insurance coverage and said canal traffic and regional oil output remain unaffected.