Three dead, two missing in maritime incident off Mossel Bay
Three crew members have died, and two others remain missing after a rescue operation triggered by a man-overboard incident off Mossel Bay turned tragic when a rescue boat capsized in rough seas, the Department of Transport confirmed.“The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased crew members and to the maritime industry following a fatal incident off Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will commence with a preliminary investigation into the incident.
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