Hereis a website that shows the reason why the ferry was unable to leave port. I was a USN MET guy over there and this tyoe of synoptic setup always gave mariners and aviators fits for a few days.
http://www.mediterraneanweather.com/marine.htm
That is appreciated. I feel better. Hope they get out soon. I had heard that 2000 Chinese and 1000 Turks left by Ferry but not sure the time they left.