A ferry carrying 267 people capsized four miles off the coast of Northern Cyprus while traveling from Kyrenia to Taşucu, Turkey. At least seven individuals lost their lives after the vessel took on water shortly after departure. Search and rescue operations involving coast guard vessels and helicopters successfully rescued over 150 passengers, with ongoing efforts underway for the remaining missing individuals.

A commercial passenger ferry carrying 259 passengers and eight crew members capsized approximately four nautical miles off the coast of Northern Cyprus. Shortly after departing from the port of Kyrenia, the vessel encountered adverse conditions and began taking on water rapidly. The boat overturned in the Mediterranean waters while en route to its destination port of Taşucu in Turkey’s Mersin province, triggering immediate emergency distress broadcasts from the crew.

Multi-agency response deployed to save ferry Passengers:

Maritime authorities immediately deployed a multi-agency response team consisting of coast guard ships, military rescue helicopters, and nearby civilian vessels. More than 150 passengers were rescued from the water during the initial hours of the operation, many surviving due to wearing life jackets. Ambulances and emergency medical teams were positioned along the coastline at Kyrenia port to provide urgent medical assistance and transport survivors to regional hospitals.

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Official reports confirm at least seven fatalities resulting from the capsize incident. Search and rescue personnel continue intensive operations across the surrounding maritime zone to locate remaining missing individuals. Regional government officials expressed deep condolences to affected families while confirming that all administrative resources remain dedicated to finding survivors and investigating the cause behind the structural failure.