03:59A cruise ship in Iskenderun became a shelter for the victims of earthquakes in Turkey, as seen in footage filmed on Monday.
The vessel, which belongs to the Swiss-based MSC company, left Naples, Italy, after the earthquakes at the beginning of last month, and anchored in the port of Iskenderun on February 20.
The ship has all the basic necessities required by the victims, with 60 on-board personnel, 359 rooms, and a 24-hour medical service in the ship's infirmary. In addition, efforts are underway to provide psychological support.
"We learned there was such an opportunity. So we called and applied here. Thanks to them, they agreed. Already, pregnant women, the elderly and those with children were given priority. So we came here, and we'd been here for about fifteen days", said Aysel Capik, one of the survivors.
The earthquake victims also explained that the conditions were extremely satisfactory.
"The facilities here are very good, thanks to them, hot food is provided, and the conditions are very, very good. I wish there were more places for everyone to be offered such an opportunity. Thanks to them, there is no problem here, we are very satisfied", added Capik.
On February 6, Turkey and neighbouring Syria were hit by massive earthquakes, devastating dozen of cities across the two countries, with the combined death toll currently estimated at over 50,000.
Turkey: 'Facilities here are very good' - Cruise ship becomes floating shelter for displaced people after earthquake
A cruise ship in Iskenderun became a shelter for the victims of earthquakes in Turkey, as seen in footage filmed on Monday.
The vessel, which belongs to the Swiss-based MSC company, left Naples, Italy, after the earthquakes at the beginning of last month, and anchored in the port of Iskenderun on February 20.
The ship has all the basic necessities required by the victims, with 60 on-board personnel, 359 rooms, and a 24-hour medical service in the ship's infirmary. In addition, efforts are underway to provide psychological support.
"We learned there was such an opportunity. So we called and applied here. Thanks to them, they agreed. Already, pregnant women, the elderly and those with children were given priority. So we came here, and we'd been here for about fifteen days", said Aysel Capik, one of the survivors.
The earthquake victims also explained that the conditions were extremely satisfactory.
"The facilities here are very good, thanks to them, hot food is provided, and the conditions are very, very good. I wish there were more places for everyone to be offered such an opportunity. Thanks to them, there is no problem here, we are very satisfied", added Capik.
On February 6, Turkey and neighbouring Syria were hit by massive earthquakes, devastating dozen of cities across the two countries, with the combined death toll currently estimated at over 50,000.
A cruise ship in Iskenderun became a shelter for the victims of earthquakes in Turkey, as seen in footage filmed on Monday.
The vessel, which belongs to the Swiss-based MSC company, left Naples, Italy, after the earthquakes at the beginning of last month, and anchored in the port of Iskenderun on February 20.
The ship has all the basic necessities required by the victims, with 60 on-board personnel, 359 rooms, and a 24-hour medical service in the ship's infirmary. In addition, efforts are underway to provide psychological support.
"We learned there was such an opportunity. So we called and applied here. Thanks to them, they agreed. Already, pregnant women, the elderly and those with children were given priority. So we came here, and we'd been here for about fifteen days", said Aysel Capik, one of the survivors.
The earthquake victims also explained that the conditions were extremely satisfactory.
"The facilities here are very good, thanks to them, hot food is provided, and the conditions are very, very good. I wish there were more places for everyone to be offered such an opportunity. Thanks to them, there is no problem here, we are very satisfied", added Capik.
On February 6, Turkey and neighbouring Syria were hit by massive earthquakes, devastating dozen of cities across the two countries, with the combined death toll currently estimated at over 50,000.