Vessel “Siren”, which participated in the flotilla that attempted to breaktthe naval blockade of Gaza, sailing under the Italian flag, is expected to depart from Kato Paphos port on Saturday at around 1700 local time, according to General Manager of the Cyprus Ports Authority, Anthimos Christodoulides.
The vessel had docked in Paphos at around 1700 on Friday. Meanwhile, a second vessel, “Summertime Jong”, that participated in the flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, which had docked in Larnaca port on Thursday night, is now docked in Ayia Napa marina.
In statements on Saturday to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Christodoulides said that all documents and certificates of the vessel were checked and their validity was confirmed
He went on to say that on Saturday, after the vessel was provided fuel and water, it requested permission to set sail in the afternoon, around 1700, and that was approved by all relevant authorities.
Earlier an office of the Port Authority told CNA that eight people were on board the vessel, five citizens from European countries such as the United Kingdom and Ireland, and three citizens from third countries. Some repairs were carried out at the vessel by a Canadian engineer who was among the passengers, while some of those on board expressed a desire to disembark and leave, he added.
As a result, the crew of the vessel was expected to change, since some individuals were to leave Cyprus by air, while others were expected to arrive and board the vessel.
Food, water, electricity, and fuel were supplied to the boat, the officer said. In addition, two crew members received first aid from an ambulance team but did not require hospitalization.
Second vessel docks in Ayia Napa marina
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A second vessel that participated in the flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, which had docked in Larnaca port on Thursday night, is now at Ayia Napa marina.
According to information provided to CNA by the management of the Ayia Napa Marina, the vessel left Larnaca port on the afternoon of Friday, October 3, and is now at the Ayia Napa marina, where it will remain for an unspecified period of time.
According to CNA sources, the vessel Summertime Jong docked in Ayia Napa marina due to the expected arrival of large commercial ships at Larnaca port.
The vessel had requested permission to dock at Larnaca port while in Cyprus’ territorial waters, as there were two people on board suffering from chronic health problems.
The two individuals received medical assistance from ambulance personnel who went to Larnaca port. However, their hospitalization was not deemed necessary.
In addition, food and water were provided to those on board.