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Tug assisted in tackling fire in Paxos
On the afternoon of June 11, 2026, the 'Ioannis' was deployed to the port of Gaios in Paxos, when a fire had broken out on a catamaran-type tourist boat, just as it was preparing to depart, at 1 p.m. The incident immediately mobilised the local authorities and bystanders, as there was a threat of the fire spreading to adjacent ships. The boat that was making daily cruise was engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke emanating. Coast Guard officers immediately went to the scene and foun the 18 passengers, all U.S. citizens, and the for Greek crew members ashore in good health. The fire spread to an adjacent passenger-tourist vessel, where only the four crew members - one Greek and three Egyptian nationals - were on board, who disembarked in good health. Two Coast Guard patrol boats, two Fire Service boats, private boats and the 'Ioannis along with Fire Service vehicles, Port Authority officials, the Paxos Fire Department, as well as the Municipality of Paxos, with the participation of a Volunteer Fire Department and private individuals, responded. The 30-year-old Greek Captain of the vessel was arrested by the Paxos Port Station for violating articles 28 (Neglect), 264 (Arson), 277 (Causing a shipwreck), 291 par. 2 of the Criminal Code (Dangerous interference with traffic) as in force, article 104 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Administrative Power of the Captain) (Government Gazette 261 A /1973) and article 3 par. 1 of Presidential Decree 55/1998 (On the Protection of the Marine Environment). Both vessels sank, while the fire caused material damage to adjacent vessel Floating barriers were set up, and a number of absorbent materials were placed to deal with marine pollution, covering a total area of approximately 100 squre metres. A preliminary investigationwas carried out by the Paxos Port Station. Reports with photos and video: https://portnet.gr/pyrkagia-se-skafi-stous-paxous/ https://enimerosi.com/en/news/107889/fire-breaks-out-on-sailboat-in-paxos-sinking-the-vessel-and-spreading-to-another-boat https://www.hcg.gr/el/epikairothta/ekdhlwsh-pyrkagias-kai-by8ish-skafwn-stoys-pa3oys-synexeia-enhmerwshs-anaforika-me-ton-entopismo-kai-th-diaswsh-37-allodapwn-stoys-kaloys-limenes-entopismos-33-allodapwn-kai-syllhpsh-toy-diakinhth-toys-stoys-kaloys-limenes-entopismos-soroy-antra-agnw/ https://www.ethnos.gr/greece/article/411136/ypoelegxohfotiastatoyristikaskafhstoyspaxoysmisobythisthketoena https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdcGurXeS34 https://thesspost.gr/%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b9%cf%82-%cf%86%ce%bb%cf%8c%ce%b3%ce%b5%cf%82-%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%85%cf%81%ce%b9%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ac-%cf%83%ce%ba%ce%ac%cf%86%ce%b7-%cf%83%cf%84%ce%bf%cf%85%cf%82-%cf%80%ce%b1/ https://www.kathimerini.gr/society/564278215/stis-floges-toyristika-skafi-stoys-paxoys-vinteo/
Yacht sank despite fire fighting efforts by tug
On Sep 7, 2022, the 'Ioannis' was deployed to assist after the 29 metre classic yacht 'Halcyon' caught fire at the P pontoon of Gouvia Marina in Marina Gouvia, in Corfu at around 4 p.m. LT. The flames had spread from a 20 metre sailing yacht to several other yachts in the vicinity. The 'Halycon' was then towed out of the marina but the damage to the hull and weight of the water required to extinguish the flames caused her to sink. Other yachts involved in the fire included a sailing catamaran and a speedboat. Firefighters have been working to extinguish the flames, with five fire engines and boats. Authorities are also trying to implement floating protection nets to minimise pollution. No injuries have been reported. Reports with photos: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/1929-classic-sailing-yacht-halcyon-sinks-after-4-yacht-fire-in-the-marina-198191.html https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/halcyon-yacht-fire
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