Tag: Sea Story

Undercover divers find fatal flaws in Egypt’s dive boat industry

German magazine stern and broadcaster RTL have confirmed what Green Prophet has reported for months — the sinking of Egypt’s Sea Story dive yacht in November 2024, which killed 11 people, was no freak accident. Their undercover investigation reveals the captain had no licence, the operator lacked legal authorisation, and the vessel had serious stability flaws. A wider probe of 17 Red Sea liveaboard boats found every one had dangerous safety deficiencies, echoing Green Prophet’s earlier coverage of Egypt’s dive tourism safety crisis.

Rescue divers need a global rescue alert system, following failed Sea Story incident

Could there have been a better outcome if dive boats and rescue divers are connected to a global alerts system? Can there be an app for that? How about a Whatsapp or Telegram chat group (international and country based) so that rescue divers the world over can get a call and rescue when in need? What diving group wants to start such an initiative? 

The UK issues warning about dive boat liveaboards in Egypt

Accounts from divers that are in Egypt: the liveaboard boats wating to take divers to exotic dive locations are...

Sea Story victim “last position” captured by Polarstep tracking app

A new clue as to where the Sea Story luxury dive yacht capsized on November 25? A victim's beacon was sent out near Port Ghalib. It was still sending on December 2.

Sea Story boat rescue site located in the Red Sea

Rescue site coordinates in the Red Sea after Sea Story listed and capsized and victims were rescued 36 hours later. There are 4 dead and 7 people missing.

Dive boat tourist raises concerns and tips for dive safety

Be very aware of safety concerns when researching a Red Sea live-aboard trip. Review your chosen boat's safety provisions. Book (and insist upon receiving) an upper-deck cabin.

Unanswered questions after 11 people perished on an Egyptian dive boat accident

A dive boat sank in November, killing 11 tourists, and a number of unaccounted crew including divers. Why are there still so many questions about the accident that survivors, family and the public are not being told.

Trapped in a dive boat for 36 hours, survivor’s daughter raises red flags over rescue

As more time passes since the Egyptian dive yacht sunk on November 25, survivors are asking questions of how so many things could have gone wrong. From lack of batteries in the life vests, to leaking life rafts, to an unresponsive army. Why did it take more than 36 hours for those that couldn't escape the wreck to be rescued. Why was the rescue done by a private crew and not the Navy?

Diving live aboard safety concerns in Egypt spurs thesis and safety checklist

Why dive boats in Egypt sink so often? Safety standards need to be checked.

Egypt dive boat sank because it wasn’t built for open water, sources claim

A dive boat sank off the coast of Egypt last week. Several people have died, seven are still missing. Faulty construction and lax safety standards, accuse divers who have experience with the dive company.

Egyptian dive boats sinks with 44 onboard, many still missing

Tragedy on the Red Sea opens questions about the safety of dive missions coming out of Egypt.