In a shocking incident, at least three Indian nationals have died, and five others are missing after a launch boat carrying crew members of a tanker capsized off the coast of Beira port in central Mozambique, the Indian High Commission in Mozambique confirmed.
The incident took place on Friday (local time) during a routine crew transfer operation to a vessel anchored offshore. The boat was carrying a total of 14 Indian nationals when it overturned under circumstances that are yet to be determined.
The High Commission stated that some of the crew members involved in the accident were rescued, while others are still missing. In a series of posts on X, the mission expressed condolences over the loss of lives. “We convey our heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives, including of three Indi