The 185 meter long ro-ro cargo vessel Eurocargo Trieste allided with the 191 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Hellenic Spirit at Patras, Greece. The Eurocargo Trieste was attempting to moor when it struck the port side of the Hellenic Spirit. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released on either vessel. Both vessels were inspected and were allowed to leave port the following day.
On May 5, the 108 meter long, 7868 dwt bulk carrier Ibrahim Bey became disabled off Rhodes, Greece. The Ibrahim Bey was en route to Istanbul from Damietta when it suffered engine failure. The vessel was last reported anchored off Rhodes. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
The 85 meter long, 4900 gt catamaran passenger ferry Highspeed 5 caught fire while moored at Drapetsona near Piraeus, Greece. The fire was started while the vessel was undergoing repairs. Workers aided by the Hellenic Coast Guard Alexander 3 and Armadores II Fifi were able to extinguish the blaze a short time later. Reports state one worker perished from the fire. Damage to the vessel was reported as minimal, but the extent had not yet been reported.
