Overview

• The 'Sindbad,' a semi-submersible tourist boat used for underwater sightseeing, sank near a hotel marina in Hurghada, Egypt, on March 27, 2025.
• Six fatalities have been confirmed, while 29 individuals were rescued, and four remain hospitalized with injuries.
• Approximately 40 tourists were on board the vessel, with passengers reportedly of various nationalities, though their identities have not yet been disclosed.
• Egyptian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the sinking, but no conclusions have been announced so far.
• This incident follows a similar maritime tragedy in November 2024, raising ongoing concerns about safety standards in Egypt's tourism sector.