The 184 meter long, 47781 dwt tanker Axios allided with the 183 meter long, 35966 dwt tanker Andreas in Eleusis Bay near Piraeus, Greece. The Axios was maneuvering when it struck the the bow of the Andreas. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Both vessels sustained slight damage. Authorities detained both vessels to be surveyed.
The 81 meter long, 2519 dwt tanker Alfa I capsized and sank in Eleusis Bay while en route to Eleusina from Piraeus. The vessel was sailing with 1800 tons of fuel oil and 235 tons of diesel fuel when an alarm was sounded that the vessel was sinking. Ten of the 11 crew on board were rescued with one crewman later hospitalized. The master was on the bridge of the Alfa I and perished when the vessel capsized. Early reports believe the Alfa I struck a shipwreck which caused the tanker to sink. Authorities have stated that Eleusis Bay has over 20 record shipwrecks which are clearly marked. No water pollution has been spotted, but authorities have placed booms around the wreck site to contain any oil that may be released.
Video of wrecks of Eleusis Bay
