Seven people are missing after a crew transfer vessel overturned while approaching the Scorpio-managed oil and chemical tanker Sea Quest at Beira’s outer anchorage in Mozambique on 16 October 2025.

According to preliminary reports, the small service boat was carrying 21 people, including new crew members joining the 2012-built MR2 tanker, formerly known as STI Ruby, when it overturned near the anchored vessel.

14 people were rescued from the water, while seven, including five signing-on crew members, remain missing.

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) was immediately informed, and several nearby ships, along with the Sea Quest, joined in the ongoing search and rescue efforts.

Three survivors who sustained injuries are being treated on board the tanker, and arrangements are being made for additional medical support.

Per reports from local maritime authorities, one technician and one crew member are also among those still missing.

While some of the rescued personnel required medical assistance, details about the severity of their injuries have not yet been disclosed.

Scorpio Marine Management, which operates the Sea Quest under the Marshall Islands flag, said it is in close contact with the families of the missing crew and local authorities as rescue efforts continue.

The company stated that a thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the incident and that updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

The Sea Quest, a 49,990 DWT product tanker built in 2012, was reportedly anchored off Beira since the end of last week after arriving from the United Arab Emirates.

Scorpio Marine Management, part of the global Scorpio Group, provides technical, commercial, and crewing services across its fleet.

Search and rescue operations are still underway off Beira as authorities and nearby vessels continue efforts to find the seven missing people.

Reference: worldports