Overview

• The Sindbad tourist submarine sank on March 27, 2025, off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, during a coral reef sightseeing trip.
• Six people are feared dead, while nine others were injured, including four in critical condition, according to local reports.
• Rescue operations successfully saved 29 passengers from the vessel, which had approximately 44 people of various nationalities on board.
• The cause of the sinking remains unclear, and authorities have yet to finalize casualty numbers or determine contributing factors.
• This incident adds to ongoing safety concerns in the Red Sea tourism industry, following previous maritime accidents in the region.