Three Indians dead, five missing in Mozambique boat accident

At least three Indians have died, and five others are missing after a launch boat carrying crew members of a tanker capsized off Beira port in central Mozambique, the Indian High Commission in Mozambique confirmed.

The incident occurred on Friday (local time) during what was reported to be a routine transfer of crew members to a vessel anchored offshore.

The boat, carrying 14 Indians in total, overturned in the waters off Beira under circumstances that are still under investigation.

The Indian High Commission in Mozambique said in a statement, “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.”

“Search and rescue efforts are underway. The mission is coordinating with local authorities regarding the missing 5 Indians,” they wrote on X.

Boat accident: Search and rescue efforts are underway. Mission is coordinating with local authorities regarding the missing 5 Indians.

For any update & information, Mission can be reached at following emergency nos:

+258-870087401 (m)

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— India in Mozambique (@IndiainMoz) October 17, 2025