The tourist submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea city of Hurghada early today Thursday the city is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches and coral reefs.The incident happened at around 10:00 local time, around 0.6m (1km) from the shore, it says.
The local governorate’s office in Hurghada tells the Reuters news agency that six foreigners, whose nationalities are unknown, were killed in the Red Sea submarine incident.
While the governorate did not confirm the submarine’s details, Russia’s embassy in Cairo told NBC News in a statement that four of those killed aboard the Sindbad submersible when it crashed in the Red Sea less than a mile off the coast of the Egyptian city of Hurghada were Russian citizens. Russia’s embassy added that all tourists on board were Russian.
Twenty-nine others were rescued. The injured, including four in critical condition, were transferred to nearby hospitals
“14 real recreational submarines”
 It is noteworthy that Sindbad has been running tourist trips in the Hurghada area for several years.The company says it holds two of the only “14 real recreational submarines” in the world.
The company allows tourists to travel 25 metres (82 feet) deep in the sea to explore “500 metres of coral reef and its marine inhabitant”.
The website for Sindbad Submarines continues: “It offers 44 passenger seats – two pilots’ seats and a sizable round viewing window for each passenger.”
Is not the first incident involving tourist boats in Hurghada
Rescue of the crew of an Egyptian boat that sank in the Red Sea
This is not the first incident involving tourist boats in Hurghada.In November, a tourist boat called the Sea Story sank, leaving 11 dead or missing – including a British couple – and 35 survivors.At the time, Egyptian authorities attributed the disaster to a huge wave of up to 4m (13ft)
UK investigators said last month there had been 16 incidents involving “liveaboard” vessels in the area in the last five years, with a number resulting in deaths.
OnIt offers 44 passenger seats. Two pilots’ seats and a sizable round viewing window for each passenger. Experience the beauty of the Red Sea’s underwater world without getting wet. It’s perfect for all ages and the memories will last a lifetime. We provide point-to-point transfer from your hotel to our terminal, including land-sea transportation, and all with an excellent level of service
Egypt : Sank a Motor Yacht carrying 45 people in Marsa Alam .
On the other hand according to SINDBAD website It offers 44 passenger seats. Two pilots’ seats and a sizable round viewing window for each passenger. Experience the beauty of the Red Sea’s underwater world without getting wet. It’s perfect for all ages and the memories will last a lifetime. We provide point-to-point transfer from your hotel to our terminal, including land-sea transportation, and all with an excellent level of service.
