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Panagia Tinou

Panagia Tinou

Panagia Tinou
Photo: kentonline.co.uk

The 117 meter long, 1215 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Panagia Tinou suffered water ingress while berthed in Piraeus, Greece. The Panagia Tinou had been docked in Piraeus since 2015 when it had been seized by authorities for unpaid debts.  The ferry remained in disrepair when  it suffered water ingress along the starboard hull. The ferry developed a list of 40 degrees  and was at risk of capsizing as it partially sank at the pier.  No reports of injuries as there were no crew on board. Authorities dispatched several tugs to the scene while booms were placed around the vessel to contain any pollution released.

Panagia Tinou
Photo: kentonline.co.uk

This is not the first time the Panagia Tinou had been in trouble. On October 15, 1987, the ro-ro ferry had lost power when an alternator failed and was blown ashore east of Folkestone, England.  The following year the ferry collided with a trawler off Boulogne, France.

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Nova Cura

Nova Cura

Nova Cura

The 109 meter long cargo vessel Nova Cura ran aground on the reefs near Lesbos, Greece. The Nova Cura was headed to Aliaga from Istanbul with a cargo of pipes when it went aground. The Nova Cura suffered a hull breach on its starboard side and suffered water ingress in the bow.. No reports of injuries to the seven crew.  Patrol boats along with other vessels responded to the Nova Cura aid. Reports state there was no pollution released.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Alios

Alios

Alios

The 171 meter long, 11400 dwt ro-ro cargo vessel Alios ran aground in the Aegean Sea near Kea Island, Greece. The Alios was headed to Limassol, Cyprus when it went hard aground due to human error. The Alios was unable to refloat itself and requested  assistance.  A tug was dispatched to aid in refloating efforts.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.