The 87 meter long cargo vessel Blue Note became disabled off Andros Island, Greece. The Blue Note had suffered engine failure while in bad weather heading towards Haifa. Without power, the Blue Note began to drift towards the shore. The crew dropped anchor and kept the vessel from going ashore. The following day, the crew restored power. The vessel was reported to be heading towards Almyros. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
The 264 meter long, 5200 dwt passenger cruise ship Splendour of the Seas caught fire while in the Ionian Sea near Argostoli, Greece. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room sending thick smoke into some of the cabins. Passengers stated the vessel smelt of burnt plastic and rubber, but the fire was contained to the engine room and was quickly extinguished. Twenty persons on board were treated for smoke inhalation. The fire damaged one of the vessel’s engines, but the vessel is able to proceed with its other engine. Due to the damage by the fire, the Splendour of the Seas diverted to Venice. No reports of pollution released.
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On August 6, the 193 meter long, 6148 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Nissos Rodos allided with the 199 meter long, 5000 dwt passenger cruise ship Seabourn Odyssey in Mykonos, Greece. The Nissos Rodos had arrived from Ermoupolis and was doing a maneuver in the port when it struck the berthed Seabourn Odyssey. Authorities inspected both vessels and found both had just slight damage. Both vessels were allowed them to continue on their voyage. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
