Cruise ship lost control while entering the port of Piraeus

Sunday morning (15/2) cruise ship under the flag of Malta was left without control upon entering the port Piraeus. The incident occurred due to a malfunction in the power distribution boards.

According to Λιμενικό Σώμα – Ελληνική Ακτοφυλακή (Greek Coast Guard), four tugboats were sent to the scene. They assisted the ship, after which the liner was safely moored in the port.

There were a total of 2,109 on board passengers and 946 members crew.

Limitations and checks

Κεντρικό Λιμεναρχείο Πειραιά (Piraeus Central Port Authority) temporarily prohibited the vessel from going to sea until the problem was corrected and a certificate of service was provided seaworthiness from the controlling classification society.

No casualties were reported. Passengers remain on board until all necessary technical checks are completed.

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