Overview

• The semi-submarine SINDBAD sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, on March 27, 2025, with 44 passengers of various nationalities aboard.
• Six fatalities have been confirmed, with nine others injured, including four critically, in the incident.
• Rescue operations successfully saved 29 passengers shortly after the vessel capsized near a hotel marina in Hurghada.
• The SINDBAD, a semi-submarine designed for underwater sightseeing that does not fully submerge, was on a coral reef tour when it sank.
• The sinking has intensified scrutiny of safety protocols in Egypt's Red Sea tourism industry, which has faced multiple maritime accidents in recent years.