The Hurghada Public Prosecution Office has launched an investigation after a fire erupted in a boat moored off the beach of the Mashrabia Hotel in the tourist promenade area. The emergency operations room received a report of a fire on a tourist boat moored near the shore. Initial investigations revealed that the boat, named Golden Dolphin ii, is approximately 36 meters long and six meters wide. It was moored off the hotel beach with no passengers on board at the time of the fire. Forensic experts have also been tasked with collecting evidence and examining the fire debris to prepare a comprehensive technical report on the circumstances of the incident.

Source: Egypt Independent March 02, 2026 15:36 UTC