**Cyprus Authorities Decline RoC Assistance After Distress Call Near Kyrenia**
*Kyrenia, Cyprus – August 30, 2026* – The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) reported that it received a distress signal at 12:13 p.m. on Sunday concerning the passenger vessel **Filo Jet**, which was sailing under the Turkish flag. The vessel was reported to be in danger approximately **5 nautical miles north of Kyrenia**, a coastal town in the northern part of the island.
According to a statement released by the JRCC, the centre promptly established contact with the vessel after the initial distress alert. Subsequent communications indicated that the situation could be managed without external assistance. Consequently, the authorities confirmed that **assistance from the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) was not required**.
No further details regarding the nature of the incident, the condition of passengers or crew, or any rescue operations have been disclosed. The JRCC emphasized that its response adhered to standard maritime safety protocols and that the vessel’s safety was being monitored.
The incident underscores the ongoing coordination between maritime authorities in the region to address emergencies in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Article source: en.philenews.com | Image credit: In-Cyprus – Philenews
