03.11.2026 23:51
A bomb threat targeting the passenger ship Crown Iris, which was waiting at the port on the Greek island of Syros to travel to Israel, caused a security alarm. After the threat, teams took action and began searching the ship, while evacuation procedures were activated for the safety of 1,537 people, including passengers. While no explosives were found in initial inspections, searches on the ship were expanded.
A bomb threat was made against the Panama-flagged passenger ship Crown Iris, which was preparing to travel from Greece's Syros Island to Haifa, Israel. After an unidentified person claiming that explosives had been placed on the ship's hull tipped off authorities, a security operation was launched at the port. Evacuation procedures were started for 940 passengers and 597 crew members on board, while initial searches found no explosive device.
Another bomb threat was added to the successive bomb threats in Europe, this time in Greece. The passenger ship named Crown Iris, docked at the port on Syros Island to travel to Israel, went on alert following the bomb threat.
The tip-off from an unidentified person claiming that explosives had been placed on the hull of the Panama-flagged ship operated by the Israeli company Mano Maritime prompted Greek Coast Guard teams to act.
THERE WERE 1,537 PEOPLE ON BOARD
At the time of the threat, it was reported that there were a total of 1,537 people on board, including 940 passengers and 597 crew members. Security measures were increased on the ship, which was planned to depart for Haifa, Israel, and Coast Guard teams launched a search operation.
Specially trained dogs used for detecting explosives and a diver also took part in the searches. In addition, a special unit within the Coast Guard was dispatched to the area to support the inspections.
PASSENGERS WERE EVACUATED
According to Greek state broadcaster ERT, passengers on the ship began being evacuated after the threat. The passengers were planned to be taken to areas allocated by the Syros-Ermoupoli Municipality until checks were completed.
No explosive device was found in the Coast Guard teams' initial inspections. However, a special underwater operations unit was expected to arrive in the area for a more comprehensive inspection to also check the submerged sections of the ship.
BOMB THREATS CAME ONE AFTER ANOTHER IN EUROPE
Meanwhile, a series of bomb threats targeting passenger planes in Europe on the same day also prompted security units to act.
According to Reuters, bomb threats were made against at least 7 flights in Europe on Tuesday. Security checks were carried out at airports in Poland, Bulgaria, Italy and Spain. No explosive device was found on the aircraft in the inspections.
No person or organization claimed responsibility for the threats, and authorities did not make a statement suggesting a link between the incidents.