A catamaran ferry bound for Turkey carrying over 260 passengers overturned a few miles offshore, with more than half of those aboard already reached in the rescue effort
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The five occupants were taken safely ashore after their recreational vessel sank off Plomari in the eastern Aegean
The superyacht encountered difficulties while sailing through the 19th-century-built Corinth Canal, repeatedly striking sides during the passage
George Vallis called for a full and immediate investigation into the circumstances of the serious marine accident, stressing that safety must remain the top priority as maritime traffic increases
Three of 213 passengers were taken for precautionary medical checks after the collision in Voutoumi Bay; no injuries or water intake was reported
A body recovered west of the small Dodecanese island was identified as a sailboat passenger who disappeared after the vessel was swept off course by strong currents
No injuries were reported after the ferry suffered an engine malfunction during berthing maneuvers off the islet of Elafonisos, prompting a coast guard intervention and investigation into the unusual incident
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According to the coast guard, the high-speed ferry is carrying 459 passengers on board, while the vessel was also transporting 21 passenger cars and five motorcycles
UNHCR said it was deeply saddened by Tuesday’s incident. Fifteen people were reported dead, while another 24 survived, including women and minors. Several of the survivors, however, sustained serious injuries
Following an inspection by a special coast guard unit, minor material damage was detected on both vessels
Several passengers are now seeking compensation for damages, lost income, and emotional distress. Concerns remain over personal belongings and vehicles left onboard since Tuesday night
A day earlier salvage divers had detected multiple tears in the hull along a length of 10 to 15 meters
The captain of the ship that ran aground off the coast of Nea Styra appeared before a prosecutor on Wednesday. Tugboats are working to dislodge the vessel.
The captain reportedly failed to notify maritime authorities immediately after the grounding. Contact was only made by the Coast Guard’s Search and Rescue Coordination Center after repeated attempts—approximately one hour after the incident occurred
A ferry carrying over 100 people ran aground near southern Evia, prompting an emergency evacuation. Authorities are now investigating why the captain failed to report the incident to the coast guard.
The ferry boat, Panaghia Paravouniotissa, was carrying 105 passengers and nine crewmembers to the small Aghia Marina harbor on the mainland