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Filo Jet shipwreck off Kyrenia coast

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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. ~~Following high-level meetings in Ankara between Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Ünal Üstel and Turkish officials, including Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, a~~ A new search and rescue vessel equipped with specialized deep-sea technical capabilities is being mobilized from Istanbul to assist the operation. ~~This vessel is expected to reach the disaster site by the weekend or early next week. Beyond the rescue efforts,~~ Following the ~~disaster~~ disaster, a judicial investigation has ~~caused significant maritime trade disruptions between Turkey and Northern Cyprus. Over 500 trucks are currently stranded at~~ progressed significantly. Nine suspects, including the ~~Mersin~~ captain, crew members, and ~~Taşucu ports. Industry representatives warn that if high-capacity cargo ships are not chartered within~~ a ~~week,~~ director of the ~~delay could lead to~~ operating company Filo Denizcilik, appeared in court for the ~~spoilage~~ third time. They face charges of ~~perishable goods, such as medicines~~ causing death by negligence, and ~~fresh produce, resulting~~ the Kyrenia Accident Court has ordered them to remain in ~~economic losses, price hikes,~~ custody for an additional seven days. Police have taken 295 statements and ~~potential bankruptcies. Technical assessments revealed~~ issued arrest warrants for five additional individuals. Investigators have seized digital evidence, including computers from the ~~26-year-old vessel had~~ company director and a ~~history~~ mobile phone belonging to the first mate. Notably, video footage sent by a missing passenger has been identified as a key piece of ~~hull damage. Survivors have raised serious allegations, describing chaos where water entered through doors and seats, and claiming that crew members were absent and doors were locked during~~ evidence, reportedly showing structural fractures on the ~~emergency. Maritime experts have~~ vessel. Authorities are also ~~raised concerns~~ awaiting responses from the Istanbul-based ship classification firm Turk Loydu regarding ~~inspection failures and administrative negligence. A judicial investigation is ongoing.~~ the vessel's certification.

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