Tag: maritime safety

Boat sailing ban to be introduced in dangerous weather conditions

The Cyprus Government is moving to introduce a boat sailing ban when dangerous weather conditions prevail, following the severe weather phenomena that affected several...

“Everyone was left to fend for themselves”: Survivor accounts of the Kyrenia shipwreck

The sinking of "Filo Jet" off the coast of occupied Kyrenia is now the focus of investigations into the circumstances that led to the...

What applies to jet ski rentals without a licence?

Jet ski rules in Cyprus allow adults to rent and operate jet skis and other high-speed vessels without a boat operator's licence, provided specific...

New SBA Marine Unit satellite station opens in Episkopi

The Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) Police has announced the establishment of a new Marine Unit satellite station at Episkopi Bay, further strengthening its marine...

ON THIS DAY: SOS signal becomes global emergency standard (1908)

The distress signal “SOS” (· · · – – – · · ·) officially became the global standard for emergency communication on July 1,...

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President announces new autism day centre in Strovolos

President Nikos Christodoulides has highlighted the importance of social...

Christa Pike execution fails after two lethal injections

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is in "critical...

The Nicosia spot for honest home cooking at good prices

With years of presence in central Nicosia, Chytron Geuseis...
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