Rescue Efforts Expose Inadequate Safety Measures Off Northern Cyprus The ferry disaster off northern Cyprus has highlighted the risks of lax safety regulations in maritime transportation.
On Sunday, a catamaran style ferry carrying over 260 people capsized just a few kilometers off the coast of Kyrenia, resulting in at least six deaths and dozens more injured or missing.
This incident is not an isolated event; several accidents have occurred on the busy route between northern Cyprus and Turkey in recent years. A notable example was the 2019 fire that left scores of passengers stranded.