Nasem Collision
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.
Migrant vessel sinks off Corfu
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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.
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