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Egypt Independent
04-07-2025
- General
- Egypt Independent
Search continues for 3 missing as Red Sea drilling rig disaster enters third day
Search and rescue efforts by specialized authorities and GUPCO teams continued for a third consecutive day in the waters of the Gulf of Suez, looking for three missing individuals from the Admarine 12 marine drilling rig. The rig capsized during towing to a new site north of the Red Sea, and despite 72 hours of intense searching, no survivors have been found. Amr Hanafy, Governor of the Red Sea, confirmed that the rig was in transit when the accident occurred in a vast and complex marine area. He noted the incident unfolded in just a few minutes, making it difficult for those on board to react or evacuate in time. Hanafy explained that specialized technical authorities are conducting an extensive investigation to determine the true causes of the accident, confirming that a dedicated committee has already begun its work and all relevant agencies continue to support the ongoing rescue and search operations. Survivors recount moments of terror During investigations, survivors recounted the terrifying moments they experienced, stating they were shocked by the rig's sudden sinking. 'We didn't expect to sink. Suddenly, the rig started to tilt, then capsize,' one survivor said. 'We found ourselves in the water within moments and held onto each other until GUPCO's rescue units arrived and pulled us from the sea.' Another added, 'We were on our way to work on a marine platform north of the Red Sea, and everything was normal until the accident happened suddenly.' Survivors mentioned that rescue units transferred them to nearby marine vessels and then to the port, where ambulances took them to hospitals for necessary treatment. They praised the quick response and professionalism of the rescue teams. Victim identification and ongoing search The Red Sea Prosecution, under the supervision of Chief Public Prosecutor Ahmed Abdel Mohsen, authorized the burial of four victims whose bodies were recovered from the accident site. This authorization came after the bodies were examined and handed over to their families for burial. The Admarine 12 marine drilling rig, owned by ADES Holding, had 30 individuals on board at the time of the accident. So far, 22 have been rescued, and four deaths have been confirmed, with search operations still ongoing for the remaining missing.
Free Malaysia Today
03-07-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
4 dead after vessel capsizes in Suez Gulf, 3 still missing
The incident occurred around 130 nautical miles from the southern entrance of the Suez Canal. (EPA Images pic) CAIRO : At least four people died when a vessel capsized while being towed in the Gulf of Suez, one of Egypt's prominent Red Sea oil production sites, the vessel operator's Saudi Arabian owner, ADES Holding Company, said today. The incident occurred around 130 nautical miles from the southern entrance of the Suez Canal and has not disrupted navigation along the trade route, the Suez Canal authority chairman Osama Rabie said in a statement. Egypt's petroleum ministry yesterday said oil and gas producer Offshore Shukheir Oil Co (Osoco) reported the incident as occurring near Egypt's Gabal El-Zeit area along the Red Sea. The vessel is a jackup barge unit named Admarine 12 owned by a subsidiary of offshore drilling service provider ADES. It was carrying 30 personnel, 23 of whom were rescued, ADES said in disclosure to the Saudi Exchange. The petroleum ministry earlier misidentified the vessel as Adam Marine 12. Three ADES personnel and one contractor were killed, and rescuers are searching for the remaining three, ADES said. The vessel was operating in a concession where ADES and Osoco have partnered to drill wells. The vessel and personnel are comprehensively insured and at this stage there is no material impact on finances or guidance for the fiscal year 2025, ADES said. 'The company is working closely with local authorities and emergency services, with the safety and well-being of all personnel remaining its highest priority. A full and thorough investigation into the incident will be conducted,' ADES said.
Zawya
03-07-2025
- General
- Zawya
Suez Canal shipping traffic 'not affected' as drillship capsizes in Red Sea: SCA
CAIRO: Marine traffic through Egypt's Suez Canal has not been affected by the capsizing of a drillship in the Red Sea, the waterway's authority said. The vessel capsized on Tuesday evening in the Gabal El Zeit area of the Gulf of Suez, about 130 nautical miles from the canal's southern entrance. Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), said the incident did not disrupt traffic through the waterway, a conduit for about 12% of global shipping traffic and a key source of revenue for Egypt. 'The canal's navigation is operating smoothly in both directions at its normal rate and was not affected by the capsizing of the Admarine 12,' Rabie said. He said 33 vessels had already passed through the canal by Wednesday afternoon, with a net tonnage of 1.4 million.
DW
02-07-2025
- General
- DW
Ship capsizes in Gulf of Suez, at least 4 dead – DW – 07/02/2025
An oil-drilling vessel overturned with reports that it was being towed in the important shipping route. Three people are still missing. A ship capsize in the Gulf of Suez has left at least four people dead with another four still missing, authorities in Egypt said on Wednesday. This was confirmed in reports citing the vessel operator's Saudi Arabian owner, ADES Holding Company, although according to them only three were believed to be missing. AP news agency cited Egypt's Red Sea province governor Amr Hanafy as saying that there had been 30 workers on board the vessel when it capsized. Hanafy said rescue teams recovered the bodies of four people but also managed to pluck 22 people to safety, who were then taken to hospital. Vessels from Egypt's navy assisted in search and rescue efforts. The circumstances surrounding the capsize remain unclear, but local media reported it was being tugged for excavations in another area when it overturned. Egypt's petroleum ministry on Tuesday said oil and gas producer Offshore Shukheir Oil Co (OSOCO) reported the incident as occurring near Egypt's Gabal El-Zeit area along the Red Sea, The Suez Canal Authoritiy said in a statement that the incident involved the Admarine 12 oil-drilling ship and took place 130 nautical miles from the southern entrance of the Suez Canal. The authority said that navigation in the important shipping route had not been impacted. ADES said that three of its personnel and one contractor were killed, and rescuers were searching for the remaining three, ADES said. "The company is working closely with local authorities and emergency services, with the safety and well-being of all personnel remaining its highest priority. A full and thorough investigation into the incident will be conducted," ADES said.
Egypt Independent
02-07-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Photos: Exclusive photos document Red Sea drilling rig disaster, four dead, several still missing
Al-Masry Al-Youm has obtained exclusive photos documenting the moment a marine drilling rig, owned by ADES Holding, capsized on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred while the rig was being towed to a new work site in Egypt's territorial waters, north of the Red Sea Governorate. The images, published by Al-Masry Al-Youm for the first time, show the Admarine 12 rig just before it completely vanished into the seabed. Initial reports indicate that 30 individuals were on board the rig, including 18 employees from ADES Holding, with the remainder being part of the towing crew and technicians. Rescue operations successfully saved 23 people, who were transported to nearby hospitals for necessary medical care. Four deaths have been confirmed, and the search continues for several missing individuals. While the causes of the rig's capsizing are still under investigation, technical sources suggest the rig was being towed from its previous location to a new operational site when it sank under as-of-yet-undetermined conditions. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, and Minister of Labor, Mohamed Gebran, extended their condolences to the families of the victims. Both ministers closely monitored the accident's developments and visited the injured survivors in hospitals to check on their conditions. Medical authorities have since authorized the discharge of 14 injured individuals whose conditions have stabilized and improved. Sources within ADES Holding confirmed that the company has formed an urgent technical committee to investigate the accident's causes and assess damages. The General Petroleum Authority and marine insurance companies have also been notified to handle the aftermath of the incident. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
