Daleela

After a 56-year-old Greek man died of a sudden cardiac arrest aboard the “Daleela” on the morning of Aug 27, shortly before its arrival at Limassol port, the Scandro Holdings Ltd issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the 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 save his life. The deceased was a 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 was fully equipped with all necessary medical equipment required by law, dismissing 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 was to be confirmed through a post-mortem examination, with the Agios Ioannis police station in Limassol leading the investigation.

A man was found dead aboard the 'Daleela' on the morning of Aug 27, 2025, upon its arrival at Limassol en route from Piraeus. Initial reports indicated that the deceased was of Greek origin and had lost consciousness during the voyage to Limassol. Police officers responded immediately to the scene after the ferry had docked at the port. The aAuthorities launched examinations to determine the cause and circumstances of the man’s death.

On Aug 2, 2022, the 'Daleela' was immobilized at the Piraeus anchorage after a problem arose when a rope became entangled in the ship's propeller. After the problem was resolved, the ship left Piraeus at around 1 p.m. with an ETA at Limassol on Aug 3 at around 6 p.m. which was a 12-hour delay, during which the passengers received vouchers for free food and drink. The delay was expected to affect the ship's next sailing as well, however the schedule will return to normal from next week.