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Egypt Independent
04-07-2025
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- 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.
Times of Oman
03-07-2025
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- Times of Oman
Ship capsizes in Gulf of Suez, at least 4 dead
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. Search and rescue teams recover 4 bodies AP news agency cited Egypt's Red Sea province governor Amr Hanafy as saying that there were 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, Maritime traffic not impacted 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.
DW
02-07-2025
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- 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.
India Today
02-07-2025
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- India Today
4 crew killed, 4 missing as oil-drilling ship capsised in Gulf of Suez
An oil-drilling ship capsized in the Gulf of Suez, killing at least four crewmen and leaving four others missing, authorities said drilling ship overturned Tuesday evening off the city of Ras Ghareb, on the African side of the Gulf of Suez, the Red Sea's northwestern arm and a crucial shipping route, the Petroleum Ministry said in a statement."There were 30 workers on board when the drilling ship capsized," said Amr Hanafy, governor of the Red Sea Rescue teams recovered four bodies and rescued 22 others who were taken to hospitals, he said ships from the Egyptian navy joined the search-and-rescue efforts which were still ongoing overnight for four missing capsizing happened in an area called Gabel el-Zeit, a prominent Egyptian oil production site around 300 kilometres (186 miles) south of the Suez Canal, the ministry said in a capsizing was unlikely to cause disruption to vessels transiting through the canal, which links the Gulf of Suez to the Mediterranean Sea.- Ends
Euronews
02-07-2025
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- Euronews
Four dead after oil drilling ship capsizes in Egypt's Gulf of Suez
An oil drilling vessel capsized in the Gulf of Suez on Tuesday evening, leaving at least four crew members dead and four others unaccounted for, Egyptian authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The incident occurred off the coast of Ras Ghareb, on the African side of the Gulf of Suez — a key section of the Red Sea and a vital maritime route, according to the Petroleum Ministry. Amr Hanafy, governor of Egypt's Red Sea province, said 30 people were on board at the time of the accident. Rescue teams managed to retrieve four bodies and rescue 22 others, who were taken to hospital for treatment, he added. Efforts to locate the remaining four missing crew continued through the night, with support from Egyptian naval vessels. The cause of the vessel's capsizing has not yet been determined, and an investigation is under way. Local media suggested the ship may have overturned while being towed for exploratory drilling at another site. Egypt's Petroleum Ministry identified the location as Gabel el-Zeit, a major oil-producing zone approximately 300 kilometres south of the Suez Canal. Vice Admiral Ossama Rabei, head of the Suez Canal Authority, stated that traffic through the canal remained unaffected, with 33 ships scheduled to transit the global waterway on Wednesday.
