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Filo Jet shipwreck off Kyrenia coast

Overview

The Filo Jet passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Kyrenia while traveling between Kyrenia and Mersin/Taşucu. Of the 267 people on board, 239 have been rescued. The death toll is confirmed at 14, with 14 individuals remaining missing.

Search and rescue operations continue 24/7 with the support of the Turkish Navy and Coast Guard, utilizing vessels such as the TCG Alemdar and TCG Işın, 11 aircraft, and robotic underwater systems. Because the wreckage is located at a depth of approximately 554 meters, human diving is impossible; authorities are instead using remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) equipped with thermal cameras and sonar to scan the site and attempt to recover the vessel’s black box. A new search and rescue vessel equipped with specialized deep-sea technical capabilities is being mobilized from Istanbul to assist the operation.

Following the disaster, a judicial investigation has progressed significantly. Nine suspects, including the captain, crew members, and a director of the operating company Filo Denizcilik, appeared in court for the third time. They face charges of causing death by negligence, and the Kyrenia Accident Court has ordered them to remain in custody for an additional seven days.

Police have taken 295 statements and issued arrest warrants for five additional individuals. Investigators have seized digital evidence, including computers from the company director and a mobile phone belonging to the first mate. Notably, video footage sent by a missing passenger has been identified as a key piece of evidence, reportedly showing structural fractures on the vessel. Authorities are also awaiting responses from the Istanbul-based ship classification firm Turk Loydu regarding the vessel's certification.

Entities

Girne · Kyrenia · Filo Jet · Turkish Navy · Ünal Üstel

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Timeline

  1. about 5 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Kyrenia ferry disaster: Nine suspects remanded in custody

    Nine suspects, including the captain and a company director, remain in custody for seven more days following the Filo Jet ferry disaster off Kyrenia, which left 14 dead and 14 missing.

  2. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Kyrenia shipwreck: New deep-sea rescue vessel deployed to find missing passengers

    Search operations for 14 missing people continue after the Filo Jet sank off Kyrenia. A specialized deep-sea rescue vessel is being deployed to assist the Turkish Navy in locating the wreck at 554 meters.

  3. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Shipwreck near Girne disrupts Turkey-Cyprus maritime trade

    The sinking of the ‘Filo Jet’ near Girne has caused a maritime crisis, leaving hundreds of trucks stranded and threatening trade stability and food supplies between Turkey and Northern Cyprus.

  4. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Maritime disaster near Girne sparks safety investigations

    Following a major maritime disaster near Girne, officials and experts are calling for investigations into vessel safety, captain competence, and the urgent recovery of missing persons.

  5. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Shipwreck near Girne leaves 14 dead and 14 missing

    A shipwreck near Girne has left 14 dead and 14 missing. Survivors recount the chaos, while political backlash grows over comments labeling the tragedy a ‘political conspiracy’.

  6. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    Filo Jet ferry tragedy: 14 dead and 14 missing as deep-water search begins

    Search operations for the Filo Jet ferry, which capsized off Kyrenia on August 30, continue with 14 dead and 14 missing. A specialized firm has been hired for deep-water searches at 554 meters.

  7. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Ship disaster occurs off the coast of Kyrenia

    A ship disaster off the coast of Kyrenia has caused significant distress and uncertainty for families following the maritime accident.

  8. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 55 sources
    Filo Jet shipwreck off Girne leaves 13 dead and 15 missing

    Search efforts continue for 15 missing persons after the Filo Jet shipwreck off Girne. The death toll has risen to 13, and the Minister of Public Works and Transport has been dismissed following the disaster.

  9. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Cyprus ferry tragedy death toll rises to 12

    The death toll from the Filo Jet ferry disaster near Northern Cyprus has risen to 12, with 16 people still missing as rescue operations continue at a depth of 554 meters.

  10. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Turkish Navy conducts deep-sea search for missing ferry passengers

    The Turkish Navy is conducting a deep-sea rescue operation for missing persons after the ferry ‘Velo Jet’ sank off the coast of Northern Cyprus, with wreckage located at a depth of 550 meters.

  11. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 56 sources
    Filo Jet shipwreck off Kyrenia: 12 dead and 16 missing

    Search operations continue for 16 missing persons after the Filo Jet catamaran sank off Kyrenia. The death toll has reached 12, and investigations into maritime safety and captain credentials are underway.

  12. 11 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 97 sources
    Filo Jet shipwreck: Nine dead and 19 missing off Kyrenia coast

    Nine people are dead and 19 remain missing after the Filo Jet ferry capsized near Kyrenia. Search operations continue at 550m depth while Northern Cyprus faces political shifts following the disaster.

Sources

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