Ministry of National Defense Issues Statement on Girne: Search and Rescue Operations Continue.
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Breaking news - Prime Minister Ünal Üstel of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) shared the latest status of the search operations following the ship accident off the coast of Girne. Prime Minister Ünal Üstel stated, "In addition to the current efforts, new technical capabilities and alternative methods are being utilized..."
The Ministry of National Defence announced that search and rescue operations launched after the passenger ship sank off the coast of Girne are being continued by Naval Forces teams.
Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Üstel stated regarding the search and rescue operations following the shipwreck off Girne: “The TCG Işın has left its operational area for refueling. There is no question of halting the operations.” 14 people died in the sinking, and 14 are still missing.
Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ünal Üstel, categorically denied claims that the search and rescue operation to find the missing crew members after the ship sank off the coast of Girne had been halted. Üstel stated, "Our work continues uninterrupted 24/7. We are also evaluating reports to include private companies from Istanbul with high deep-water capabilities in the operation."
Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Ünal Üstel, announced that TCG Alemdar and TCG Işın, which are conducting search and rescue operations following the ship accident off the coast of Girne, are continuing their activities uninterrupted, and that the ships are working in shifts for refueling and maintenance.
Thirteen people have died and 15 are missing after a passenger ship carrying 267 people sank off the coast of Girne in Northern Cyprus. Search and rescue operations are continuing with the TCG Alemdar ship. It has been reported that the plan for recovering the wreckage from the sea will be finalized shortly.
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