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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.

Bellatrix

Bellatrix

Bellatrix
Photo: Guardia Costiera

On April 8, the 114 meter long , 2893 dwt cargo vessel Bellatrix caught fire in the Ionian Sea some 180 miles off Catania, Italy. The Bellatrix was en route to Samsun from Khoms when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The fire quickly grew out of control and the crew sent out a distress call. The nearby cargo vessel Arife responded and rescued all 12 crew on board the Bellatrix safely. Italian authorities dispatched vessels and aircraft to the scene to monitor the Bellatrix. Reports state a tug has been hired to take the Bellatrix under tow and proceed to Aliaga, Turkey.  The Bellatrix was proceeding in ballast only.  No reports of injuries.

Splendour of the Seas

Splendour of the Seas

Splendour of the Seas
Photo: wikimedia

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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