Beira [Mozambique], October 18 (ANI): A Consular Officer from the Indian Mission in Mozambique visited the Indian national who survived the tragic boat mishap off Beira port and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Beira. The Mission confirmed that five other Indian nationals have also been rescued.
“Boat accident: Search and rescue efforts are underway. The Mission is coordinating with local authorities regarding the missing five Indians,” the Indian High Commission said in a post on X.
The High Commission also issued an emergency contact number and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. “We convey our heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives, including of three Indian nationals, in a boat accident off Beira port. The Mission is in contact with the families of those who have lost their lives in this unfortunate accident and is extending all possible assistance to them,” it said.
According to the Mission, the incident occurred on Friday (local time) when a launch boat carrying 14 Indian crew members from a tanker capsized during a routine crew transfer operation off the coast of Beira in central Mozambique. The cause of the accident remains unclear.
“A launch boat carrying crew members of a tanker, including 14 Indian nationals, capsized during crew transfer operations off Beira port in central Mozambique. Some of the Indian nationals involved in the accident have been rescued. Unfortunately, some Indian nationals have died in the accident, and some are still unaccounted for,” the High Commission said in an earlier statement.
The Indian High Commission added that it is closely monitoring the situation and remains in constant contact with local authorities and the families of those affected. (ANI)
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