BLUE STAR PATMOS

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Blue Star Ferries engaged in evacuation of people from Santorini

Fearing an earthquake, more and more residents and tourists want to leave the island of Santorini, which is why existing ferry connections are fully booked. The company Blue Star Ferries announced that it supports the local communities with consistency and responsibility. As a result, the "Kissamos" coming from Crete and the ferry "Bluestar Patmos" from Rhodes were diverted on the night of Feb 3, 2025, with an additional stop in Santorini. Video: https://twitter.com/i/status/1886275740888694936

Medevac in Syros

In the afternoon hours of May 2, 2024, the Port Authority of Syros was informed about the emergency approach of the 'Blue Star Patmos' in the port. The ferry had deviated from its scheduled route, in order to disembark a sick passenger.

Ferry returned to port for medevac

The 'Blue Star Patmos' returned to Piraeus due to a medical emergency, affecting schedules to the Dodecanese islands on March 4, 2024, to drop pff a 69-year-old passenger, in order to ensure the passenger could receive the necessary medical attention. Emergency services were alerted and prepared to receive the patient upon the ferry's arrival back at the port. The incident affected the service to the islands of Patmos, Leipsoi, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, Symi, and Rhodes. The incident caused delays and alterations to the ferry's itinerary.