Paphos: Vessel “Siren,” which participated in the flotilla attempting to breach the naval blockade of Gaza, is scheduled to depart from Kato Paphos port on Saturday at approximately 1700 local time, as stated by Anthimos Christodoulides, General Manager of the Cyprus Ports Authority. The vessel is under the Italian flag and had arrived in Paphos around 1700 on Friday.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Christodoulides confirmed that all necessary documents and certificates for the vessel “Siren” were checked and verified for their validity. He detailed that the vessel was refueled and received water supplies on Saturday, after which it requested and was granted permission to depart by all relevant authorities.
Earlier communications from a Port Authority office to CNA indicated that eight individuals were aboard the vessel. The passengers included five European citizens from countries such as the United Kingdom and Ireland, and three from other nations. Maintenance work was performed by a Canadian engineer among the passengers, while some expressed their intention to disembark and leave Cyprus, leading to a change in the vessel’s crew as new members were expected to join.
In addition to receiving food, water, electricity, and fuel, two crew members received first aid from an ambulance team but were not hospitalized.
Meanwhile, a second vessel, “Summertime Jong,” which also participated in the humanitarian flotilla, has moved to Ayia Napa marina. According to information provided to CNA by the Ayia Napa Marina management, the vessel left Larnaca port on Friday afternoon and is now stationed at Ayia Napa for an indefinite period.
CNA sources reported that “Summertime Jong” docked at Ayia Napa due to the anticipated arrival of large commercial ships at Larnaca. The vessel had initially requested docking permission at Larnaca because two passengers were suffering from chronic health issues. They received medical attention from ambulance personnel at Larnaca port, though hospitalization was deemed unnecessary. The passengers were also supplied with food and water.