The 199 meter long, 8500 dwt ro-ro ferry Coraggio allided with a pier at Igoumenitsa, Greece. The ferry had arrived at Igoumenitsa from Venice with 114 passengers and crew when the ferry struck the pier. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have detained the vessel until the Coraggio can be inspected for damage.
The 207 meter long, 33784 dwt container ship Frisia Rotterdam allided with the 749 dwt ro-ro ferry Express Santorini at Keratsiniou, Greece. The Frisia Rotterdam was attempting to berth when it struck the moored Express Santorini. Some damage was reported, but no details provided. No injuries and no pollution was released.
The 194 meter long, 5339 dwt ro-ro ferry Kriti II caught fire near Patras, Greece. The fire started in the car deck with smoke billowing out from the decks. The crew fought the fire and were able to contain the blaze. When the vessel reached Patras, the 113 passengers were evacuated with the assistance of Coast Guard, fishing vessels and other local vessels. The local fire brigade fought through the dense smoke, but was able to extinguish the blaze a short time later. No reports of injuries. Some 40 of the 92 vehicles were damaged in the fire. Initial reports state the fire started in a refrigerator truck which had suffered an electrical short.
