Passenger ship en route to Turkey capsized with hundreds on board
An unusual maritime incident off the coast of Northern Cyprus: the high-speed passenger ship "Filo Jet," which departed Sunday from the port of Kyrenia en route to Tasucu, Turkey, capsized about two kilometers from the shore.
An unusual maritime incident off the coast of Northern Cyprus: the high-speed passenger ship "Filo Jet," which departed Sunday from the port of Kyrenia en route to Tasucu, Turkey, capsized shortly after the start of the voyage, at a distance of about two kilometers from the shore.
According to initial reports, there were more than 250 people on board. Various sources indicate a number ranging between 258 and 270 passengers and crew members, though no official confirmation of the exact figure has been released as of this hour. Footage from the scene shows the vessel capsized in the water, with passengers waiting for rescue.
Coast guard boats, civilian vessels, and private craft were summoned to the location and are currently conducting a rescue operation. Medical teams and ambulances have been placed on standby along the coast.
According to local reports, the captain noticed water entering the bow shortly after leaving port and attempted to return to the harbor, but the vessel capsized during the maneuver. The circumstances of the incident are under investigation. According to the company's schedule, the "Filo Jet" was set to depart Kyrenia at 12:00.
