At least three Indian nationals have died and five others remain missing after a boat carrying tanker crew capsized during a crew transfer operation off the coast of Beira port in central Mozambique, the Indian High Commission in Mozambique said.
The incident occurred on Friday (local time) during a reported routine transfer of crew members to the vessel at sea. The ship, which was carrying a total of 14 Indian nationals, capsized in the waters off Beira under yet-to-be-determined circumstances.
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“A launch boat carrying tanker crew members, including 14 Indian nationals, capsized during crew transfer operations off the port of Beira in central Mozambique. Some of the Indian nationals involved in the accident were rescued. Some Indian nationals unfortunately died in the accident and some are still missing,” the High Commission said in a statement.
In a series of posts on X, the Indian High Commission expressed its condolences over the loss of life.
“We express our sincere condolences over the loss of lives, including three Indian nationals, in the boat accident at Beira port. The mission is in touch with the families of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate accident and is extending all possible assistance to them,” the mission said.
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“A consular officer from the mission is in Beira and visited an Indian citizen who survived an unfortunate boating accident and is receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Beira. 5 other Indian citizens have been rescued,” another post said.
Search and rescue operations are actively underway to locate the five missing Indian citizens. Local authorities, maritime agencies and the Indian Mission are jointly coordinating the efforts.
The Indian High Commission has assured that it is closely monitoring the situation and remains in close contact with local officials as search operations continue.
