What Crew Members Say About Royal-Evolution

As of October 26, the dive ship 'Royal Evolution' remains stranded on Block 4 of the Abu Dabbab Reef, with geographical coordinates of 22° 26' N and 036° 38' E. The vessel ran aground on October 24, with passengers safely evacuated around 8 p.m. on the same day and taken to shore. Unfortunately, fuel leakage from the lower decks has continued to be a concern throughout the day. Multiple towing efforts to free the ship have been unsuccessful so far, and the vessel currently exhibits a noticeable list to the starboard side. For additional details and images, visit the report: https://www.deeperblue.com/royal-evolution-liveaboard-runs-aground-on-red-sea-reef/

On October 27, the dive vessel 'Royal Evolution' was successfully freed from its position on the reef at Abu Dabbab Block No. 4. Following the operation, the Egyptian military vacated the area, indicating that the situation had been resolved. As of now, there is limited information regarding any potential damage to the reef. Initially, some guests reported a fuel odor following the grounding incident, which was attributed to a minor internal leak from one of the vessel's fuel tank valves located within the bilge. This valve was promptly closed, and the fuel was securely transferred to the sludge tank onboard, ensuring all fuel tanks remained fully intact and compliant with safety and environmental standards set by maritime regulations. The 'Royal Evolution' is set to make its way to Safaga for dry docking on October 28, where a comprehensive assessment and repair of the keel will take place.

On October 24, 2025, the safari boat 'Royal Evolution' encountered trouble as it ran aground on a reef off Abu Dabbab, marking the inaugural day of its tour from Port Ghalib. The vessel became lodged on Block 4, prompting a swift response from several nearby boats, including the Extradivers day boat, the 'Antares' safari boat, and the diving.DE speedboat, all of whom were ready to assist. Additionally, Bluewater Safari vessels were stationed nearby, prepared to intervene if the situation worsened. Fortunately, the wind conditions remained calm during the incident, and all passengers and crew remained safely onboard the 'Royal Evolution'. Initial assessments indicated no immediate risk of sinking; however, the vessel was unable to free itself, even with the support of surrounding ships. This was compounded by the worsening ebb tide, expected to peak between 8 and 10 p.m., during which time rescuers hoped for a successful refloating operation. While there were no reported injuries among the 'Royal Evolution' passengers, a helper from another vessel sustained a minor injury from a rope when attempting to secure the grounded ship. Following the incident, the diving.DE team swiftly transported the injured individual to shore via speedboat for medical attention. Despite the challenges faced, the situation remains under observation, with efforts to refloat the vessel expected to continue as conditions permit. For further details and images, visit the report at: https://taucher.net/diveinside-abu_dabbab__royal_evolution_runs_aground_on_reef-kaz9688?fbclid=Iwb21leANoeNljbGNrA2h3kGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe6PndQ6s-h8bRIpmVzCCO_cZDZk2ccvx6Ycb32ueas0gdoKbCpgzy7SZgQzc_aem_9N8Fq632ouEC4aPn3kkEDg.