An oil drilling vessel capsized in the Gulf of Suez, leading to four confirmed deaths and four crew members still missing. The incident took place near Ras Ghareb, with 30 people on board. Rescue teams successfully recovered four bodies and assisted 22 crew members to hospital. Search efforts for the missing crew are ongoing, supported by Egyptian naval vessels. The cause of the capsizing remains undetermined, with investigations underway. Egypt's Petroleum Ministry noted the vessel was being towed for exploratory drilling at Gabel el-Zeit, affecting a vital maritime route.
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.
Rescue teams managed to retrieve four bodies and rescue 22 others, who were taken to hospital for treatment.
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.
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