Passengers and eyewitnesses claim the captain refused to turn back despite the boat taking on water, leading to accusations of negligence and calls for accountability.

Authorities are conducting search and rescue operations, investigating the incident, and have arrested crew members, with the 'transport minister' promising to resign if necessary after the black box is found.

Families of the missing are gathered at Kyrenia port, expressing anger and demanding answers from authorities regarding the disaster and the search efforts.

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation has offered significant financial support to the families of those killed or missing in the ferry disaster.