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Ferry suffered engine failure

On the afternoon of Dec 30, 2024, the Port Authority of Rhodes was informed by the Joint Search and Rescue Coordination Center (EKSED) of the Hellenic Coast Guard Headquarters that the 'Saonisos', which had sailed from the port of Rhodes to the port of Symi, had suffered a failure of the port side main engine northwest of Rhodes, without requesting assistance. The ship was operating a scheduled route from Rhodes to Symi, Tilos, Nisyros, Kos and Kalymnos, withot passengers and loaded with one truck and carrying 20 crew members. Due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the area, the ferry initially anchored in the bay of Kallithea, Rhodes. On the morning of Dec 31, it sailed under its own power to the port of Rhodes where it docked safely. The Central Port Authority of Rhodes initially prohibited the departure of the ship. After the repair of the damage and the presentation of a certificate of seaworthiness by the classification society that monitors it, the sailing ban was lifted and its voyages were permitted to continue.

Ferry suffered engine failure

On the morning of Dec 22, 2024, the Port Authority of Patmos was informed that the 'Saonisos' had suffered a failure of the starboard side main engine upon the ship's arrival at the port, where it safely docked. The ferry was coming from the ports of Kalymnos, Leros and Leipsos with further destinations Arkios, Agathonisi, Pythagorio and return. There were 14 passengers, six trucks and one motorcycle on board the ferry . The Patmos Port Authority prohibited the ship from sailing until the damage was repaired.

Ferry towed to Kalymnos after mechanical failure

The 'Saonisos' suffered a mechanical failure on Nov 19 , 2024,while sailing between Lipsos and Leros. A ship of the port authority rushed to the area in order to investigate. Another ship was expected to tow it to a safe harbour. At this time, a port authority ship and a Frodex ship were on site. There are approximately 30 passengers on the ship, which was slowly towed to Kalymnos in the afternoon.