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Allision in Keratsini

On Jan 9, 2024, at noon, the Port Authority of Keratsini was informed that due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in the sea area of the new Drapetsonas pier, the stern-moored'Agios Georgios' broke lose and allided with the ferry 'Smyrna di Levante' (IMO: 7527887), causing some damage. No injuries were reported from the incident and no marine pollution was observed. The Port Department of Keratsini, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, banned the sailing of both shipsuntil the presentation of seaworthiness certificates by the classifiers monitoring them.

Arrested ferry to be auctioned

The 'Olympus'is to be auctioned due to unpaid debts to a fuel company. The auction is on Jan 26, 2022. Regarding the price, the ship was estimated at 600,000 Euros and the first offer is defined as 2/3 of the estimate amount, ie 400,000 Euros.

Engine trouble in Piraeus

The Port Authority of Piraeus was informed in the evening of Aug 29, 2020, by the Captain of the 'Olympus' which was about to set sail for the ports of Milos, Thira and Rethymnon with 82 passengers on board about a damage of an electric motor. The ship was banned from sailing until completion of repair of the damage and a class inspection by the classification society that monitors it. The passengers wiwere forwarded to their destinations with the care of the ship owner. The ship finally left port on Aug 30 at 1.10 p.m.