The 122 meter long, 7960 dwt freighter FGM Commander went aground off the islet of Dokos, Greece. The vessel suffered some hull damage allowing some water ingress. None of the 18 crew on board were injured. Two tugs and a pollution control vessel were dispatched to the scene. However, the master of the FGM Commander has refused outside assistance and attempted to refloat the vessel. The FGM Commander was loaded with 7513 tons of iron bars from Piraeus.
On November 8, the 182 meter long, 26000 dwt container vessel Cafer Dede went aground on the Island of Syros, Greece. The cause of the grounding is a mystery. At the time of the incident, the weather was calm and there was good visibility. There were no injuries to the 19 crewmen on board. Greek authorities are concern that the Cafer Dede could cause an environmental disaster like the Rena which went aground a month ago off New Zealand. Two tugs are on site and oil booms have been placed around the vessel. Current reports state there is no signs of leaks or pollution being released. The Cafer Dede had been scheduled to sail between Salerno, Italy and Port of Izmir, Turkey.
The 3774 dwt freighter Vectis Isle ran aground off the island of Kefallos, Greece. The Vectis Isle was able to refloat itself the same day. No report of damage or pollution being released. The freighter proceeded to Amfilochia with a tug escort. The vessel will be detained until it can be inspected. The Vectis Isle was scheduled to sail from the Ionian Sea for Amfilochia, Greece.
