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Europalink

Europalink

europalink

The 214 meter long passenger ro-ro ferry Europalink ran aground off the islet Peristeres near Corfu, Greece. The passenger ship ran onto the rocks and sustained hull damaged. The vessel turned around and returned to Kerkyra aided by two tugs. In port, divers inspected the hull and found the vessel had suffered several cracks along its starboard hull.  No reports of injuries to the 692 passengers and 70 crew on board.  Passengers disembarked and were given other travel arrangements. The Europalink was detained by authorities until repairs could be completed.

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Guler

Guler

GULER

The 79 meter long, 2421 dwt freighter Guler went aground off the Island of Corfu, Greece.  The Guler was headed to Marghera, Italy from Thessaloniki with a cargo of ore when it grounded.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.  The Guler suffered some hull damage and had water ingress.   The freighter was able to refloat itself by its own means and proceeded to anchor off Corfu awaiting inspection.

 

 

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Migrant vessel sinks off Corfu

Migrant vessel sinks off Corfu

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The 35-meter vessel Hasan Reis sank in the Ionian Sea off the coast of Corfu, Greece. The wooden-hulled vessel had 263 migrants onboard was bound for Italy when it sank. A nearby dutch freighter rescued 241 passengers. Reports state there were still 22 poeple missing. Greek authorities are conducting a search for survivors. 15 passengers were injuried and 2 men were detained for smuggling.

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