Turkey evacuated passengers from a ship in the Mediterranean that was part of the “World Resistance Fleet” headed to Gaza, after the vessel began taking on water Monday, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
The ship, identified as the “Giovanni M,” sent a distress call while sailing between Crete, Cyprus and Egypt. The captain reported that the engine room was filling with water, prompting emergency action.
The vessel was carrying passengers from several countries, including Luxembourg, France, Finland, Mexico and Malaysia. The Turkish Red Crescent and other authorities coordinated the evacuation, responding to the risk of sinking.
In a statement posted on Instagram, organizers of the World Resistance Fleet said the evacuation “was carried out smoothly thanks to the swift coordination of the Turkish government and the contribution of the Turkish Red Crescent.”
The group thanked Turkish authorities for ensuring the passengers’ safe return and for supporting the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The statement also said the incident was not expected to significantly delay the fleet’s mission, which remains on track to reach its destination within four days.
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