Filo Jet sinking: safety regulation violations uncovered
The catamaran Filo Jet sank off Kyrenia, killing at least 8 people. The 'prime minister' of the north revealed that the responsible port authority initially prohibited departure due to bad weather, but the vessel was allowed to depart after approximately one hour anyway. Investigations show that the ship, originally named IRIS JET, suffered water ingress following a collision in 2003 and has a 26-year operational history.