In a stunning incident, no less than three Indian nationals have died, and 5 others are lacking after a launch boat carrying crew members of a tanker capsized off the coast of Beira port in central Mozambique, the Indian Excessive Fee in Mozambique confirmed.
The incident passed off on Friday (native time) throughout a routine crew switch operation to a vessel anchored offshore. The boat was carrying a complete of 14 Indian nationals when it overturned below circumstances which can be but to be decided.
The Excessive Fee said that a number of the crew members concerned within the accident had been rescued, whereas others are nonetheless lacking. In a sequence of posts on X, the mission expressed condolences over the lack of lives. “We convey our heartfelt condolences on the lack of lives, together with of three Indian nationals, in a ship accident off Beira port. Mission is in touch with households of those that have misplaced their lives on this unlucky accident and is extending all potential help to them,” the Excessive Fee wrote.
In accordance with sources, 5 Indian nationals had been efficiently rescued from the mishap and are protected. One of many survivors is at the moment receiving medical remedy at a hospital in Beira. A consular officer from the Indian Mission visited the survivor to make sure correct care. The Excessive Fee confirmed that the opposite rescued people are protected.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing to find the 5 lacking Indians. Native authorities, maritime companies, and the Indian Excessive Fee are coordinating the efforts. “Boat accident: Search and rescue efforts are underway. Mission is coordinating with native authorities relating to the lacking 5 Indians,” the Excessive Fee mentioned in an replace. The Indian Mission assured that it’s intently monitoring the state of affairs and stays in shut contact with native officers because the search continues.
The Excessive Fee has pledged continued assist to the households of these affected and is coordinating with native authorities to make sure the swift rescue and restoration of the lacking people.
As of now, three confirmed deaths, 5 lacking, and 5 have been rescued from the official tally. Authorities in Mozambique, together with the Indian Excessive Fee, are actively engaged in finding the lacking crew members and offering help to survivors and their households.
The investigation into the reason for the accident continues to be underway, and additional updates are anticipated as soon as the search and rescue operations conclude.