The 2900 dwt freighter Eems Transporter went ashore near the Port of Diafani Karpathos, Karpathos Island, Greece. The Eems Transporter was loaded with a cargo of 2563 metric tons of steel from Turkey bound for France. No pollution has been observed, but the local port authority has placed personnel available to contain any pollution releases if necessary . The Coast Guard reports that all 6 crew are in good shape. No reports on plans to refloat the vessel.
The 4,686 gt freighter Nasem collided with a Greek vessel off the coast of Karystos, Greece. The Nasem suffered significant damage. Reports state there were no injuries. No further details were reported.
The 35-meter vessel Hasan Reis sank in the Ionian Sea off the coast of Corfu, Greece. The wooden-hulled vessel had 263 migrants onboard was bound for Italy when it sank. A nearby dutch freighter rescued 241 passengers. Reports state there were still 22 poeple missing. Greek authorities are conducting a search for survivors. 15 passengers were injuried and 2 men were detained for smuggling.
