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Tanker threatened to capsize during repairs in Piraeus
On Jan 21, 2026, at around noon, the 'Erato' suffered a sudden loss of stability and a heavy list to port side after seawater had entered the ballast compartments during repair works in the shipyard area of Perama. An opening on the port side hull, combined with rough weather, led to progressive flooding and a sharp heel. The local emergency plan was immediately activated by the Greek Coastguard, with three tugs and a floating crane respondiong to secure the vessel . The port authorities and the lifeboat ÄAegean Sea' remained on standby . An anti-pollution boom was laid out around the stern as a precaution. The stability could be restored during the night through controlled ballasting. The opening could thus be raised above the waterline, the internal flooding was contolled and the water was pumped out on Jan 22. On the morning a pollution spreading over approximately 400-500 square metres was observed, consisting of scattered iridescent, self-dissolving petroleum products. Decontamination work was carried out. No injuries were reported. The 4th Port Department of Perama of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, prohibited the departure of the tanker until the presentation of a certificate of continued seaworthiness from the classification society that monitors it. Report with photo: https://www.hcg.gr/el/epikairothta/eisroh-ydatwn-se-d3-sto-perama-prosara3h-eg-og-ploioy-sth-rodo-by8ish-alieytikoy-skafoys-sto-paralio-astros-hmiby8ish-ak-skafoys-sthn-patra/
Engine repairs in Drapetsona underway
Aboard the 'Erato', which had suffered an engine failure south of Kriti Island on April 24, 2023, and was towed by the tug 'Chrsitos XXXIII' (IMO: 9131292) to a repair pier in Piraeus on April 29, a new set of spare parts from authorized manufacturer was provided by the owners. The maintenance of the main shaft, propeller, rudder and pertinent systems were in progress. Upon completion of repairs, sea trials will be carried out under supervision of a class surveyor at the anchorage area. The ship remained stationary at the repair pier at Drapetzona as of June 19.
Erato in collision with Erato
The tank m/v "Erato" collided with the anchored container ship "Erato" at Piraeus anchorage in the afternoon of Sep 29, 2018, while mooring alongside for bunkering. Both ships sustained slight damages, but there were no breaches and leaks reported. In the evening the cargo ship was still anchored in pos. 37° 53.32' N 023° 33.21' E. None of the 18 crew members of the tanker and 32 of the container ship were injured. The Central Port Authority of Piraeus, which carried out the preliminary investigation, detained the two ships until the certification of seaworthiness by the attending classification societies.
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