Overview
- The stern and RTL probe says Egyptian authorities withheld evidence on safety failures linked to the November 25, 2024 sinking that killed eleven people, including three Germans.
- Documents from Hurghada prosecutors indicate the captain lacked the required operating permit and operator Dive Pro had no authorization to run the vessel at sea.
- Military authorities in Hurghada cleared the departure even though the yacht allegedly had missing permits and stability problems, according to the reporting.
- Governor Amr Hanafi blamed a huge wave, but weather data examined by reporters showed roughly two‑meter seas at the site, contradicting the official explanation.
- Hamburg prosecutors are investigating suspected negligent homicide and the BKA complained internally about limited information sharing, as the exposé situates the case within at least 16 Red Sea dive‑boat incidents since 2022 with about 15 deaths.