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Turkish Vessel Joins Search After Deadly Cyprus Ship Capsizing
(MENAFN) A vessel from Türkiye is set to arrive in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Tuesday to join ongoing search and rescue efforts following the capsizing of a passenger ship off the coastal city of Girne (Kyrenia), the TRNC president said Monday.
According to a presidential statement, Tufan Erhurman addressed reporters after meeting with families gathered at the Port of Girne in the wake of Sunday's disaster.
Erhurman said search and rescue operations were continuing at the same intensity seen Sunday, running through the night without pause.
He said the incoming Turkish vessel, capable of operating at depths of roughly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), would arrive Tuesday to bolster the effort.
Erhurman confirmed that the identities of all eight people who died when the ship capsized have now been established, and their families have been notified.
Turkish Embassy Provides Support to Survivors
Separately, a crisis desk established by the Turkish Embassy in TRNC's Lefkosa has rolled out a support program for survivors and their families.
Embassy staff have visited injured survivors, arranging accommodation, essential supplies, and airline tickets for those hoping to return to Türkiye. Temporary travel documents are being issued to survivors who lost their identification, while the bodies of those killed have already been transported to Türkiye.
Relevant Turkish government institutions have also been mobilized, working under embassy coordination to assist survivors and their families.
Investigation Ongoing
Erhurman said an investigation into the disaster remains underway, with nine people detained so far and legal proceedings already in motion.
Acknowledging that numerous allegations have surfaced, Erhurman emphasized that the investigation would be conducted transparently, with each claim examined individually as authorities work to piece together the full picture of what happened.
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Injured Survivors
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Haci Ali Ozel said Monday that Türkiye stands ready to offer the TRNC every form of support in the aftermath of the capsizing.
Ozel arrived in the TRNC on Sunday evening shortly after the disaster and visited Dr. Burhan Nalbantoglu State Hospital in Lefkosa, where he met with TRNC Health Minister Hakan Dincyurek and received a briefing from hospital officials on the condition of the injured.
On Monday morning, Ozel returned to the hospital alongside Turkish Ambassador to Lefkosa Ali Murat Basceri and Dincyurek to meet with injured survivors and their families.
Following the hospital visit, Ozel traveled to Girne, where he met with officials at the crisis desk set up to coordinate the response.
In remarks shared by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Ozel said efforts were continuing to address the needs of survivors and Turkish citizens and to help facilitate their return home.
"We are ready to provide all forms of support to the TRNC," Ozel said.
Ozel also met with Turkish citizens whose cases were being processed through the embassy, stressing that Türkiye would continue standing by its citizens "whenever and wherever they need assistance."
According to a presidential statement, Tufan Erhurman addressed reporters after meeting with families gathered at the Port of Girne in the wake of Sunday's disaster.
Erhurman said search and rescue operations were continuing at the same intensity seen Sunday, running through the night without pause.
He said the incoming Turkish vessel, capable of operating at depths of roughly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), would arrive Tuesday to bolster the effort.
Erhurman confirmed that the identities of all eight people who died when the ship capsized have now been established, and their families have been notified.
Turkish Embassy Provides Support to Survivors
Separately, a crisis desk established by the Turkish Embassy in TRNC's Lefkosa has rolled out a support program for survivors and their families.
Embassy staff have visited injured survivors, arranging accommodation, essential supplies, and airline tickets for those hoping to return to Türkiye. Temporary travel documents are being issued to survivors who lost their identification, while the bodies of those killed have already been transported to Türkiye.
Relevant Turkish government institutions have also been mobilized, working under embassy coordination to assist survivors and their families.
Investigation Ongoing
Erhurman said an investigation into the disaster remains underway, with nine people detained so far and legal proceedings already in motion.
Acknowledging that numerous allegations have surfaced, Erhurman emphasized that the investigation would be conducted transparently, with each claim examined individually as authorities work to piece together the full picture of what happened.
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Injured Survivors
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Haci Ali Ozel said Monday that Türkiye stands ready to offer the TRNC every form of support in the aftermath of the capsizing.
Ozel arrived in the TRNC on Sunday evening shortly after the disaster and visited Dr. Burhan Nalbantoglu State Hospital in Lefkosa, where he met with TRNC Health Minister Hakan Dincyurek and received a briefing from hospital officials on the condition of the injured.
On Monday morning, Ozel returned to the hospital alongside Turkish Ambassador to Lefkosa Ali Murat Basceri and Dincyurek to meet with injured survivors and their families.
Following the hospital visit, Ozel traveled to Girne, where he met with officials at the crisis desk set up to coordinate the response.
In remarks shared by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Ozel said efforts were continuing to address the needs of survivors and Turkish citizens and to help facilitate their return home.
"We are ready to provide all forms of support to the TRNC," Ozel said.
Ozel also met with Turkish citizens whose cases were being processed through the embassy, stressing that Türkiye would continue standing by its citizens "whenever and wherever they need assistance."
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