Red Sea Dive Boat Tragedy Leaves 7 Missing and 4 Dead

The tourist vessel Sea Story capsized after being struck by a massive wave, with survivors rescued from air pockets and search operations ongoing.

The Sea Story, a dive boat carrying 44 passengers and crew, sank early Monday morning near Marsa Alam, Egypt, after being hit by a large wave during rough weather.
28 people were rescued, including survivors who spent over 24 hours trapped in air pockets inside the capsized vessel; 4 bodies have been recovered so far.
Seven individuals, including two British nationals, remain missing as search efforts led by Egyptian naval forces continue into their third day.
The boat, built in 2022 and reportedly compliant with safety inspections, capsized within minutes despite weather warnings of high waves and strong winds.
The incident highlights broader safety concerns in Egypt’s dive tourism industry, with experts pointing to lax regulations and recurring accidents involving similar vessels.