Tourist boat catches fire near beach in Hurghada

2026-03-02 - 12:24

The Hurghada Public Prosecution Office has launched an investigation after a fire erupted in a boat moored off the beach of the Mashrabia Hotel in the tourist promenade area. The fire was brought under control without any reported injuries. The emergency operations room received a report of a fire on a tourist boat moored near the shore. Two fire engines from the Civil Defense Department were immediately dispatched, along with two ambulances as a precautionary measure in case of injuries. Coordination was established with relevant authorities to secure the area and prevent the fire from spreading to any nearby boats or facilities. Initial investigations revealed that the boat, named Golden Dolphin ii, is approximately 36 meters long and six meters wide. It was moored off the hotel beach with no passengers on board at the time of the fire. A security cordon was established around the site. Flames swiftly extinguished, no casualties Civil Defense forces successfully contained and extinguished the flames within a short time, followed by cooling operations to prevent re-ignition. No injuries were reported among the crew or bystanders. The public prosecutor’s office has appointed a specialized technical committee to inspect the vessel and determine the cause of the fire in detail. Forensic experts have also been tasked with collecting evidence and examining the fire debris to prepare a comprehensive technical report on the circumstances of the incident. Informed sources confirmed that the relevant authorities are monitoring the situation to assess the damage to the vessel and will take the necessary legal measures based on the findings of the technical investigation. They emphasized that the swift response prevented the situation from escalating or the fire from spreading. This incident underscores the importance of adhering to maritime safety procedures and conducting regular maintenance of electrical systems on tourist vessels, especially in a vital area like the Hurghada tourist promenade – one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the Red Sea coast. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm