Three Indian nationals were killed, one injured, and five others rescued after a boat capsized off the coast of Beira in Mozambique, the Indian High Commission said on Saturday.
The incident occurred when
a launch boat carrying 14 Indian crew members from a tanker overturned during a crew transfer operation near Beira port, the mission 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,” the High Commission stated in a statement.
They further expressed condolences on the loss of lives in the incident.
“We convey our heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives, including of three Indian nationals, in a boat accident off Beira port. Mission is in contact with families of those who have lost their lives in this unfortunate accident and is extending all possible assistance to them,” the Indian High Commission posted on X.
A Consular Officer from the Indian Mission in Mozambique reached Beira and visited the Indian national who survived the tragic boat accident and is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
A Consular Officer from Mission is in Beira and visited Indian national who survived the unfortunate boat mishap and is receiving medical attention in the hospital in Beira. 5 other Indian nationals have been rescued. pic.twitter.com/I82rJmWZCr
— India in Mozambique (@IndiainMoz) October 18, 2025
The official also confirmed that five other Indian nationals have been safely rescued following the mishap.