The Administrative Prosecution Authority referred two maritime inspection officials in Damietta, affiliated to the Egyptian Authority for Maritime Safety, to disciplinary trial after month-long investigations proved their involvement in the Rashid capsized boat case, state media reported on Sunday. Investigations revealed that the boat’s navigational licence was expired, as it was valid from 30 March to 12 May. The boat owner submitted a fraudulent licence which stated that the boat was valid to be sailed until November. The boat sunk in September in the Mediterranean Sea offshore from Rashid in Beheira governorate. Thousands of illegal immigrants cross the Mediterranean Sea every year, and Egypt has become a popular destination to begin the journey.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 04, 2016 12:52 UTC