Daleela Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

In a tragic incident aboard the ferry ‘Daleela’ on August 27, a 56-year-old Greek man succumbed to a sudden cardiac arrest shortly before the vessel's docking at Limassol port. Scandro Holdings Ltd. expressed their heartfelt condolences, clarifying that the passenger suffered a severe cardiac event during the journey from Piraeus to Limassol. Despite the ship’s medical team responding promptly and applying all standard emergency protocols, they were unable to save the man's life after resuscitation efforts were made. The incident occurred approximately 20 nautical miles from Cyprus, where the passenger experienced acute chest pain and collapsed in a public area. In light of reports questioning the availability of medical equipment onboard, Scandro Holdings firmly stated that the ferry is fully compliant with legal medical requirements and that all necessary safety procedures were executed without hesitation. Following the arrival at Limassol, authorities were present to investigate the scene, with the Agios Ioannis police station overseeing the inquiry into the cause of death, which will be determined through a post-mortem examination.

On the morning of August 27, 2025, tragedy struck as a male passenger was found deceased aboard the ferry 'Daleela' upon its arrival at Limassol, having traveled from Piraeus. Preliminary investigations suggest the victim, believed to be of Greek descent, had lost consciousness during the journey to Limassol. Port authorities acted swiftly, with police officers on scene immediately after the ferry docked. An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the events leading to the man's untimely death.

On August 2, 2022, the ferry 'Daleela' faced an unexpected setback while docked at the Piraeus anchorage when a rope became caught in its propeller. This incident immobilized the vessel, causing considerable delays. After the crew successfully addressed the entanglement issue, 'Daleela' departed from Piraeus around 1 p.m. The ferry's new estimated time of arrival (ETA) at Limassol was rescheduled for August 3 at approximately 6 p.m., resulting in a significant 12-hour delay. During the waiting period, passengers were compensated with vouchers for complimentary food and beverages. Although the disruption was anticipated to affect subsequent sailings, the ferry's schedule is projected to return to normal by next week, reassuring travelers of a swift recovery.