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LEO Tugboat Sinks Off South Africa; Five Missing

3/2/2026

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  • The tug boat LEO sank off South Africa's coast on March 1, with one crew member presumed dead and five missing.
  • The LEO sent a distress signal after water ingress and sank about 80 nautical miles south of Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
  • South African Search and Rescue (SASAR) reports 13 crew accounted for, including 12 survivors.
  • Search operations for the five missing crew members continue despite challenging weather conditions.