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Work accident on ferry
On the morning of Oct 31, the Port Authority of Chania was informed of a work accident of a 27-year-old assistant aboard the 'Elyros'. He was injured at his right hand, while performing work inside the ship. The man was initially provided with first aid by the Chief and members of the crew and then transported by a private vehicle to the General Prefectural Hospital of Chania Agios Georgios for further medical treatment. A preliminary investigation wasconducted by the Central Port Authority of Chania.
Ferry released after collision near Hania
The Greek Coast Guard on July 21 issued a statement on the collision between the 'Elyros' and the 'Iosif K.' near Hania. The ferry was scheduled to sail to Piraeus with 100 passengers and 118 crew members aboard. Both vessels were initially barred from sailing pending inspections. After a damage assessment and review by a classification society, the 'Elyros' was cleared to continue its scheduled operations. The 'Iosif K.' remained under a sailing ban pending inspections by the relevant maritime authority. On July 22 it was permitted to proceed to Piraeus. The Coast Guard was investigating the cause of the incident and has begun legal proceedings under the direction of prosecutors. Administrative penalties were also being considered. Shipping Minister Vassilis Kikilias ordered a senior Coast Guard official responsible for maritime safety to travel to Hania to oversee the response.
Collision in Souda
On July 21, 2026, at around 10 a.m. the 'Elyros', while executing a scheduled route from Souda to Piraeus with 100 passengers, 32 cars and 95 trucks on board, was in collision with the ro-ro cargo m/v 'Iosif K.' (IMO: 7724265), which was also entering the port enroute from Piraeus. The ferry penetrated the smaller ship at its port side bow. Both vessels were damaged. No injuries and no pollution were reported. Both ships have been inspected by a classification society to determine if they were still fit to sail. The passengers remained on board until further notice. The circumstances of the accident were investigated by the competent port authorities. Both ships have been barred from sailing pending inspections by the authorities and the issuance of seaworthiness certificates. Reports with photos and video: https://www.zarpanews.gr/apisteyto-vinteo-ntokoymento-i-stigmi-poy-ta-ploia-sygkroyontai-mesa-sto-limani-tis-soydas/#goog_rewarded https://www.tovima.com/society/ships-collide-at-souda-port-in-crete-no-injuries-reported/amp/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGSGOVUXonQ
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