Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarriette BoucherSunday 30 August 2026 16:35 BSTPassengers sit on top of capsized ferry off coast of CyprusA catamaran-style ferry carrying more than 260 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday.The vessel began taking on water a few kilometres off the coast while travelling from Kyrenia to the Turkish port of Tasucu.Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel confirmed that passengers have died, while over 172 people have been rescued.Rescue crews were deployed to the scene immediately, with video footage showing survivors in lifejackets in the surrounding waters.The specific company operating the ferry on the busy route between Cyprus and Turkey has not yet been identified.In fullCyprus ferry incident latest: Rescue operation under way after boat with more than 260 passengers capsizesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in