Overview
- The catamaran capsized a few miles north of Kyrenia after issuing a mayday around 12:10 local time on Sunday and sank off Diana Beach.
- Authorities say roughly 267–270 people were aboard and have so far rescued about 237 people while confirming seven deaths and reporting 23 people still missing; totals remain provisional.
- The Turkish Cypriot coast guard, Turkish helicopters, local ferries and private boats led a large, fast response that pulled hundreds from the water or the overturned hull.
- Officials identified the vessel as belonging to the Filo group (reported as Diana or FiloJet) and have cited rough sea conditions as a possible factor while a formal investigation into the cause continues.
- The sinking occurred on the busy Kyrenia–Taşucu route in waters controlled by the de facto TRNC, creating complex coordination between TRNC and Turkish authorities and leaving families awaiting recoveries and answers.