Israeli Cruise Ship Delayed in Greece After Suspicious Object Report
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
The Israeli cruise ship "Crown Iris," carrying about 1,400 Israelis, was detained in Syros, Greece, after an anonymous report of a suspicious object on its hull. Greek authorities searched the ship, and initial findings revealed no suspicious items, though investigations continue. The ship was en route to Haifa from Syros. The incident follows recent pro-Palestinian protests at Greek ports.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli cruise ship "Crown Iris" detained in Syros, Greece, with 1,400 Israelis aboard.
- Anonymous report cited a suspicious object on the ship's underwater hull.
- Greek authorities conducted searches, with initial checks finding no suspicious items.
- The ship was sailing under a Panamanian flag but is Israeli-owned.
- The incident occurs amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests at Greek ports.
The Israeli cruise ship "Crown Iris," operated by Mano Shipping and carrying approximately 1,400 Israelis, was detained on Tuesday evening at the port of Syros, Greece. The delay followed an anonymous report of a suspicious object or potential explosive device located on the underwater portion of the vessel. Greek authorities initiated a search, and initial checks found no suspicious items. According to Greek media reports, the warning was transmitted directly to the captain via radio (VHF), alleging that an explosive device had been placed on the ship's hull below the waterline. The "Crown Iris," which sails under the Panamanian flag but is Israeli-owned, was scheduled to depart from Syros for Haifa. The ship was carrying 940 passengers and 597 crew members, totaling about 1,537 individuals. The Greek Coast Guard and the Syros Port Authority responded to the scene, conducting a search with a trained sniffer dog and a private diver. The Coast Guard's underwater operations unit is expected to join for a more thorough inspection. While initial checks reportedly found nothing suspicious, the investigation is ongoing. Some reports indicated that a precautionary evacuation of passengers from the ship was also underway. Mano Shipping had not yet issued an official statement. This incident occurs amidst recurring protests by pro-Palestinian activists at Greek ports where the ship has docked in recent years, including Syros itself. Local authorities had prohibited a planned demonstration against the ship's docking the previous day.