wave could have occurred in that region, at that time". The Egyptian Meteorological Authority had warned of high waves on the Red Sea and advised against maritime activity on 24 and 25 November.

Major General Amr Hanafi, the Governor of the Red Sea, said the sinking “unfolded rapidly” when a large wave struck ... Exocet sank on 25 June after hitting a coral reef near Marsa Alam ...