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Agia Theodora

Agia Theodora

Agia Theodora
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On the evening of October 28, the 76.5 meter long, 2336 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Agia Theodora (IMO: 8822155) ran aground in the Ionian Sea 4 nautical miles off Igoumenitsa, Greece. The ferry was on a voyage from Corfu to Igoumenitsa with 550 passengers and 16 crew on board when it ran aground in shallow water. Unable to free itself, the Agia Theodora requested assistance. The Greek Coast Guard dispatched multiple vessels and tugboats to assist in refloating the ferry.

The ferry aided by the tugboats was able to refloat itself a short time later. The vessels proceeded to Igoumenitsa without out issue. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Coraggio

Coraggio

Coraggio
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The 199 meter long, 8500 dwt ro-ro ferry Coraggio allided with a pier at Igoumenitsa, Greece.   The ferry had arrived at Igoumenitsa from Venice with 114 passengers and crew when the ferry struck the pier.   No reports of injuries or pollution released.   Authorities have detained the vessel until the Coraggio can be inspected for damage.

 

 

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