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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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Ince Inebolu

Ince Inebolu

Ince Inebolu
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The 190 meter long, 52,376 dwt bulk carrier Ince Inebolu ran aground off Astypalaia Island, Greece.  The Ince Inebolu was  en route to Russia from Yemen in ballast when it ran ashore  resulting in hull damage and minor water ingress in the bow.  No reports of injuries to the 22 crew, damage or pollution released.  Reports state the flooding was under control and the Greek Coast Guard was on scene.  A tug was requested to help refloat the vessel. The cause of the grounding was not reported.

 

Prevelis

Prevelis

Photo: greekreporter.com
Photo: greekreporter.com

The 143 meter long ro-ro passenger ferry Prevelis ran aground off an islet near Santorin, Greece.  The Prevelis, loaded with 190 passengers from Piraeus, struck the islet Aspronisi while attempting to enter the port at Santorin. Divers inspected the hull and found no damage.  The Prevelis proceeded under its own power to Santorin.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.  Initial reports state the vessel may have lost power before it went aground.

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