Lebanese Shipping Company Promotes Unapproved Ferry Route to Cyprus
Lebanese company advertises Cyprus ferry route without permits

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Cedar Waves, a Lebanese shipping firm, has announced a ferry service from Lebanon to Cyprus starting June 9, despite lacking necessary permits. Concerns have arisen among Cypriot authorities regarding safety and legality, as no formal proposals have been submitted for approval.
- 01Cedar Waves is a subsidiary of the Abou Merhi agency.
- 02The ferry route is advertised to connect the port of Jounieh in Lebanon to Larnaca, Cyprus.
- 03The journey is claimed to take under four hours, with published timetables and ticket prices.
- 04Cypriot authorities are concerned about the legality and safety of the operation due to the absence of required licenses.
- 05Without permits, vessels cannot dock at Cypriot ports or operate in its territorial waters.
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Cedar Waves, a Lebanese shipping company, has sparked concern among Cypriot authorities by promoting a ferry service between Lebanon and Cyprus without the necessary permits. The company plans to launch routes from Lebanon to Larnaca starting June 9, and has hinted at possible future extensions to Syria and Turkey. Authorities are questioning whether Cedar Waves has obtained the required licenses and if all passenger safety conditions have been met. The ferry service, which is advertised to connect the port of Jounieh to Larnaca in less than four hours, has been publicized through social media posts that include timetables, departure times, and ticket prices. However, the company has not submitted any formal proposals to the relevant Cypriot authorities for approval. Without these necessary permits, the vessels will be prohibited from docking at Cypriot ports or operating within the country's territorial waters, raising significant legal and safety concerns.
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The lack of permits raises concerns about passenger safety and legal compliance for travelers between Lebanon and Cyprus.
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