Kyrenia Ferry ‘Crashed 12 Years Ago’, Court Hears
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Kyrenia ferry ‘crashed 12 years ago’, court hears
The ferry that sank off the Kyrenia coast on Sunday, causing the deaths of at least eight people, had crashed 12 years ago, the Turkish Cypriot Kyrenia district court heard on Monday as 14 people arrested in the accident’s aftermath appeared before it. A police representative explained the details of the incident, saying the number of passengers aboard “did not exceed” the boat’s capacity, and it was technically capable of cruising through waves…
It has emerged that the "Filo Jet," which crashed off the coast of Girne killing eight people, had also been involved in an accident in Turkey 12 years ago and was not to be used until 2024. More than 100 people have been questioned in the investigation, and complaints that the crew did not assist passengers or distribute life jackets are being examined. Port authorities who authorized the ship's departure have been suspended from their duties.
New details have emerged regarding the ship accident in which 8 people lost their lives and 18 are missing. It has been learned that the capsized ship had also been involved in an accident on the same route 23 years ago. The ship's last inspections were carried out just a few months ago.
“The ship had an accident 12 years ago, it was damaged, and it was repaired.” The suspects arrested in connection with the ship disaster off Girne were brought before the court, which ordered a 3-day detention for 9 people and an immediate investigation into the other 5.
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