Key Points
- The 279-passenger ship departing from Kyrenia harbor capsized for an unknown reason.
- The captain's maneuver to return to port disrupted the ship's balance.
- 159 passengers have been rescued so far, the search and rescue operation continues.
- Authorities have not reported any loss of life, hospitals put on alert.
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A catamaran-type passenger ship belonging to Filo Shipping, off the coast of Kyrenia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, began taking on water for an unknown reason shortly after leaving the port. The captain's attempt to return to port caused the ship to lose balance and capsize.
Coast Guard teams and nearby civilian boats quickly launched a rescue operation. Initial footage showed passengers in life jackets waiting to be rescued in the sea and on the hull of the overturned ship.
Kyrenia Mayor Murat Şenkul announced that 159 people had been rescued, and search and rescue efforts are ongoing. Hospitals were put on alert for potential injuries, and Prime Minister Ünal Üstel and Minister Erhan Arıklı are monitoring the operation. No loss of life has been reported yet.
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- How many people were on the ship and how many were rescued?
- There were 279 people on the ship, 159 people have been rescued so far.
- Is the cause of the accident known?
- Not determined yet, the reason why the ship started taking on water is under investigation.
- How are the rescue efforts being carried out?
- Coast Guard, civilian boats, and health teams are working in coordination, the search continues.
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