A 56-year-old Greek man died of a sudden cardiac arrest aboard the ferry “Daleela” on Wednesday morning (27 August) shortly before its arrival at Limassol port, the vessel’s operator has confirmed.
Scandro Holdings Ltd issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the tragic incident, confirming that the passenger suffered a sudden cardiac episode during the scheduled voyage from Piraeus to Limassol.
“The ship’s doctor responded immediately and provided necessary medical care, fully applying existing protocols. Despite resuscitation efforts, it was not possible to restore life,” the company said.
The deceased was a Greek national and permanent Cyprus resident who experienced severe chest pain and collapsed unconscious in a public area of the vessel approximately 20 nautical miles before reaching Cyprus.
Scandro Holdings emphasised that all required safety procedures were implemented without delay and that “the ship is fully equipped with all necessary medical equipment required by law,” including a defibrillator.
The company dismissed reports suggesting a lack of medical equipment as inaccurate.
Police attended the scene when the ferry docked at Limassol port to conduct examinations. The cause of death will be confirmed through a post-mortem examination, with Agios Ioannis police station in Limassol leading the investigation.
The company extended sincere condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased passenger.
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