A safari-style vessel docked in Hurghada Harbour ignited in flames this weekend, marking the second serious fire involving Red Sea dive and safari boats in recent weeks.
According to local reports, a fire erupted today on a vessel moored in the harbour off Hurghada, Egypt, while the boat was undergoing maintenance. Fortunately, there were no guests on board at the time, and no injuries have been reported so far. The blaze was brought under control by emergency responders, but the extent of the damage has not yet been fully disclosed.
The identity of the vessel involved has not been officially confirmed by authorities. Local sources suggest that the boat may be the Golden Dolphin II, but this has not yet been verified by formal statements from officials or the operator.
This incident comes just weeks after another liveaboard was destroyed by fire off the coast of Hurghada. In January, the Golden Dolphin 3 — a well-known Red Sea dive liveaboard — was completely lost in a devastating blaze while moored, though there were likewise no guests aboard and no injuries reported. The cause of that fire remains under investigation.
The timing of the latest fire will draw attention within the regional diving and liveaboard community. Hurghada is one of the busiest departure hubs for safari and dive vessels heading to popular Red Sea sites — including Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, Elphinstone and beyond. While fires on moored vessels are uncommon, when they do occur they carry significant safety and operational concerns, especially given the materials and fuel involved in liveaboard and safari boats.
Investigations are expected to follow as authorities work to determine the cause of the latest blaze. In the meantime, the situation remains under review, and further details are likely to emerge as officials and industry stakeholders assess the impact of the event.
Diventures Magazine will provide updates as more verified information becomes available.
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