Investigation into Filo Jet shipwreck off Kyrenia coast continues

On October 30, 2026, nine suspects were remanded for an additional seven days by a court in Kyrenia as part of an ongoing investigation into the shipwreck of the vessel Filo Jet. The detainees face formal accusations of causing death through negligence and carelessness regarding the maritime incident that occurred off the coast of Kyrenia.

During the proceedings, police presented evidence recovered from the ship's Voyage Data Recorder (VDR). These recordings captured the captain discussing plans to secure sailing authorization from Honduras for a payment of 3,000 dollars. Furthermore, the VDR data contains communications regarding pre-existing technical malfunctions on the vessel and suggests that the ship's cabin doors were kept closed and potentially locked during the voyage, including on the day of the accident.

The authorities continue to examine the vessel's regulatory compliance and the specific circumstances leading to the wreck. The suspects will remain in custody while the investigation into the mechanical state of the ship and the legitimacy of its documentation proceeds.