Missing vessel remains a mystery

By Nadia Samie
15 November 2006

After intensive sea, air and land searches by 10 rescue units, there is still no sign of the missing supply vessel, Hawk. The vessel is believed to have gone missing between Richards Bay and East London.

Speaking to Bush Radio, National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon said that the four crew members who were on board the 16 meter vessel are presumed drowned.

They are Bruce Shane Van Wyk of Port Elizabeth, Andrew Jegels of Mossel Bay, Thierry Gombuka of Cape Town and Moegamed Borsardien of Cape Town.

Lambinon said that all other vessels in sea and air vicinity were asked to keep an eye out for the Hawk.

Life boats and jackets that were on-board have already been found.