NISOS KALYMNOS
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Propeller obstructed by floating cable
The 'Nissos Kalymnos', while en route from Kalymnos to Pythogorion, got a floating cable entangled in its starboard propeller, before it entered the port of Patmos in the morning of Aug 17, 2020. The ship had on board 21 passengers, while 39 were waiting to board at Patmos. Upon the arrival at Patmos, a diver was employed to survey the vessel. He found the cable, disengaged it from the propeller and reported that there was no further damage to the propulsion or the hull. The departure of the ferry was initially prohibited by the Port Authority, but after the presentation of a class maintenance certificate by the classification society that monitors it, the ship could resume its schedule.
Ferry lost anchor
The "Nissos Kalymnos" during its scheduled service from Patmos to Agathonisi and Pythagorion, lost its portside anchor, in the morning of Oct 12, 2018. The Port Authority of Patmos was notified about the incident. Subsequently, the vessel proceeded safely to Pythagorion with 28 passengers on board. On its arrival at Pythagorion, the vessel was detained in port, until the anchor was replaced, and a class maintenance certificate issued.
Engine damage in Kalymnos
On Sep 27, 2018, the Kalymnos Port Authority was informed by the captain of the "Nissos Kalymnos", which was docked at the port of Kalymnos, about a damage of the ship's starboard side main engine. The port authority detained the ship until the damage has been restored and a seaworthiness certificate has been presented by the relevant classification society.
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