The 87 meter long cargo vessel Blue Note became disabled off Andros Island, Greece. The Blue Note had suffered engine failure while in bad weather heading towards Haifa. Without power, the Blue Note began to drift towards the shore. The crew dropped anchor and kept the vessel from going ashore. The following day, the crew restored power. The vessel was reported to be heading towards Almyros. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 74 meter long, 3012 dwt general cargo vessel North Star ran aground in the Aegean Sea off Bozcaada Island. The North Star was en route to Stavros, Greece with a cargo of marble when it went hard aground. No further details reported.
On February 20, the 75 meter long general cargo vessel Kerem S ran aground in the Aegean Sea on the island of Levitha, Greece. The Kerem S was en route to Aliaga from Heraklion in ballast when it had become disabled between Kos and Paros. The crew requested to be evacuated as the vessel drifted towards the rocky coastline. A helicopter was dispatched from Greek authorities and were able to hoist all 6 crew to safety. No reports of injuries. The Kerem S continued to drift until it went ashore on the northeastern tip of Levitha. The vessel sustained hull damage and water ingress causing the cargo vessel to list to starboard and sink by the stern.
