started · updated
Filo Jet shipwreck: Nine dead and 19 missing off Kyrenia coast
The Filo Jet passenger ferry, which was traveling between Kyrenia and Mersin, capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus on August 30. Of the 267 people on board, 241 were rescued, but the death toll has risen to nine people, with 19 individuals still missing.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing at depths of approximately 514 to 550 meters. The Turkish Navy is assisting the effort with vessels including the TCG Işın and TCG Alemdar, utilizing remote-operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) and advanced sonar technology to locate the wreckage and missing passengers.
The disaster has triggered significant political consequences in Northern Cyprus. Prime Minister Unal Üstel has removed the Minister of Public Works and Transport, Erhan Arıklı, from his post to ensure an impartial investigation. Following this move, the Yeniden Doğuş Partisi (YDP) has announced its decision to withdraw from the government. A technical and judicial investigation is underway to determine the cause of the sinking and identify any negligence or responsibility.
Entities
Cyprus · Erhan Arıklı · Filo Jet · Filojet · Girne · Kyrenia · Mustafa Öz · TCG Alemdar · TCG Işın · Tufan Erhürman · Turkey · Turkish Navy
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Civilian maritime services are scheduled to resume following necessary regulatory adjustments.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The search operation involves 15 ships, 8 helicopters, UAVs, and various security forces. www.diyaloggazetesi.com · www.konhaber.com · cretaone.gr
- [DISPUTED] The sunken vessel is believed to be at a depth of approximately 514 meters. www.diyaloggazetesi.com · www.konhaber.com · londragazete.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Two ships from Turkey are expected to join the search, one of which possesses robotic technology capable of reaching 1,000 meters. www.diyaloggazetesi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 8 deceased individuals were Turkish citizens. amigoearuba.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] Of the 267 people on board, 239 have been rescued, 8 have died, and 20 remain missing. www.diyaloggazetesi.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.konhaber.com · cretaone.gr · londragazete.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The vessel involved was a high-speed FiloJet catamaran that was reportedly operating despite previous damage and maintenance issues. www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr
- [● 12 SOURCES] The TCG Işın rescue ship has arrived in the region to conduct underwater searches using robotic technology. www.turkgun.com · rayhaber.com · haber.mynet.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Nine people, including the first and second captains, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Detailed search and inspection will be conducted at a depth of approximately 500 meters once the wreck is identified. www.tigrishaber.com · haber.mynet.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The TCG Işın was built in Istanbul using entirely domestic and national resources and entered service in 2017. www.tigrishaber.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The TCG Işın's Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) can operate at depths of up to 1,000 meters. www.tigrishaber.com · www.turkgun.com · haber.mynet.com