Nigerian Tugboat Sinks Off South Africa's Coast

Five Nigerian crew members missing after vessel sinks near Mossel Bay

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have expressed their condolences following the sinking of the MV Leo vessel near Mossel Bay. One crew member has been confirmed dead and five others remain missing after the vessel went down at sea. Twelve crew members were rescued alive. Distress Signal and Sinking The MV Leo, registered under the Comoros flag, had a total of 18 crew members on board, all confirmed to be …

Nigerian Tugboat Sinks Off South Africa's Coast

The vessel, carrying 18 people, ran aground 18 nautical miles offshore between Cape Town and Durban.

One Dead, Five Missing After Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Mossel Bay

[Image: Wikipedia] What began as a frantic mayday call in rough waters has now shifted into a sombre waiting game. The search and rescue operation for five missing crew members aboard the tugboat Leo, which sank roughly 80 nautical miles south of Mossel Bay on Saturday, 28 February, has officially been suspended. In a statement issued on 3 March, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) confirmed that the operation was halted on 2 Mar…

Search for missing crew underway after fatal sea incident near Mossel Bay

A search is underway for five Nigerian nationals missing at sea after their ship sank off Mossel Bay on Saturday night.     Their vessel, the MW Leo, owned by Lagos-based Magnet Energy Limited, was making its way from Durban to Nigeria when it fell into distress.     According to the National Department of Transport, the vessel sent out a distress signal when it was at about 80 nautical miles south of Mossel Bay.    “The MW Leo, registered under…