On Sep 11 at noon, the Port Authority of Zakynthos was informed by the Master of the 'Mare di Levante', that the starboard side main engine failed, while preparing for the main engine start operations. The ship had a scheduled route to the port of Kyllini with 263 passengers on board, who were forwarded to their destination by the care of the company with the 'KEfalonia'. The Port Authority of Zakynthos initially banned the ferry from sailing. Upon presentation of a a certificate about the repair of the damage by the monitoring classifcation, the prohibition was lifted.
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CG RICHARD DIXON
The 'Richard Dixon' rescued 11 migrants on Sep 7, who were left stranded by smugglers on the uninhabited natural reserve of Monito Island, Puerto Rico, in the Mona Passage. The rescue involved efforts and coordination with Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG) partner agencies. Coast Guard watchstanders in San Juan, Puerto Rico received a communication at 10:30 a.m., from the crew of the fishing vessel 'Likeo', reporting a group of people with orange shirts who appeared to be stranded on the rocky cliffs of Monito Island. Watchstanders directed the launch of a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and diverted the Coast Guard Cutter to confirm the report and provide rescue assistance. The Coast Guard aircrew sighted the group on Monito and vectored-in the 'Richard Dixon' to their location. Once on scene, the favorable sea state conditions allowed the cutter Richard Dixon’s Over the Horizon boat to safely approach Monito Island. The Coast Guard crew provided lifejackets to the group of 11 migrants, six men and five women, who claimed to be Haitian nationals. The Coast Guard boat crew provide instructions to each migrant for them to hold onto a life ring wearing a life jacket and jump into the water. Once in the water, the Coast Guard boat crew safely recovered each migrant and transferred them to the cutter Richard Dixon. All 11 migrants were transferred to Ramey Sector U.S Border Patrol agents in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3903920/coast-guard-rescues-11-haitian-migrants-left-stranded-by-smugglers-on-monito-is/
CHERRY TONDA
The 'Cherry Tonda', en route from Pasir Gudang to Barcelona, has rescued 38 migrants from a precarious boat 45 nautical miles south of Gavdos. After the Greek Coast Guard was informed, they were transferred to a lifeboat and safely transported to the port of Karave Gavdos. Subsequently, they were transferred by a passenger ferry to the port of Chora Sfakion, from where they were transferred by bus to a temporary accommodation area in the area of Agia Chania. The Central Port Authority of Chania, which was conducting the preliminary investigation, seized the inflatable motorized dinghy.
SALVAMAR ALKAID
On Sep 12 the sailing yacht 'Mimo', with three people on board, suffered engine failure and problems with the sails at the height of the entrance jetty of the marina of Mazagón. The boat requested assistance, and the CCS Huelva of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Alkaid', which took the yacht in tow and safely pulled it to the courtesy pontoon of the marina. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1834253242101842210
JUMBO JET
On Sep 12 at noon, during the disembarkation of passengers from the 'Jumbo Jet', the ferry moved forward, as a result of which the front part of the ramp was found inclined towards the sea with a risk of a person falling into the sea, while three passenger luggages and one baby carriage fell into the sea. One man, holding a baby. almost fell into the water but was rescued at the last moment by other passengers who pulled him back to safety. Some passengers sustained minor injuries. The ship had sailed to the port of Mykonos en route from Piraeus, Syros and Tinos with 946 passengers on board. After presenting a certificate of class maintenance by the attending classifification society to the Port Authority of Mykonos, the ship sailed with 705 passengers for Paros, Naxos and the final destination Piraeus. The captain claimed to have accidentally started the ferry, which caused the ramp to move. He was arrested by officials of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus for violation of article 291 par. 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure. "Dangerous interference in the transport of means of fixed orbit" and after apologizing, following a verbal order from Mr. Protodic Prosecutor of Syros, he was released. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. Report with video: https://greekcitytimes.com/2024/09/13/ferry-accident-at-mykonos-port-sparks-panic-and-injuries-investigation-underway/