Mass Rescue Operation (Third Update)
Yesterday,
at 2050 hours, the embarkation of the 345 persons in distress at the Limassol
port completed successfully without any injuries.
All
rescued persons were transferred by the cruise ship “SALAMIS FILOXENIA”. Upon
the ship call, the competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus took all
necessary measures for housing, medical care and hospitality.
During
the Operation there was a constant cooperation and coordination between the
JRCC Larnaca and all involved agencies of the Republic as well as the ship
"MINERVA JOY" which immediately responded to the JRCC’s call and
significantly assisted to the successful conclusion of Operation.
Warm
gratitude is expressed to the captain and crew of the cruise ship "SALAMIS
FILOXENIA" which under adverse conditions responded to JRCC’s call
executing all instructions as directed and along the international regulations
collected unharmed the persons in distress. His act is an example to follow.
With
the excellent execution of the Operation, the Republic of Cyprus has proved
that is able to deal effectively with any adverse incident which is likely to
arise from marine casualties throughout its Search and Rescue Region (SRR),
with immediate mobilization and full coordination of the appropriate
aeronautical means.
26/9/2014
