Pös 602

On the afternoon of July 14, the 19 meter long Frontex patrol vessel Pös 602 (MMSI: 237708500) sank in the Aegean Sea off the coast of the Island of Lesbos near the town of Anaxos, Greece. The Pös 602 had struck a rock off the islet of Agios Georgios during a search and rescue operation. The grounding resulted in puncturing the keel and uncontrolled water ingress. The Pös 602 requested assistance with the Greek Coast Guard along with a helicopter responding. The Greek Coast Guard was able to rescue all 6 crew who had abandoned ship into a life raft. The crew were later taken to the port of Molyvos. No reports of injuries. Reports state the Pös 602 sank, but no details if the patrol vessel released any pollution.