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Engine failure off Kavala
On the evening of April 20, 2024, the Port Authority of Kavala was informed by the Master of the 'Nissos Samos', that shortly before berthing in port, a failure was detected in the port side main engine. The ship sailed under its own power to the port of Kavala and safely disembarking the 21 passengers. The Central Port Authority of Kavala banned the ferry from sailing until the repair of the damage and the presentation of a certificate of class maintenance by the classification society that monitors it.
Man fell into the sea on Christmas Eve
The Port Authority of Chios was informed, in the early hours of Dec 24, 2022, that a 44-year-old man fell into the sea from the 'Nissos Samos' 29 nautical miles west of Chios while the ship was running a scheduled route from the port of Piraeus to the ports of Psara, Oinousso,, Chios and Mytilini.Investigations were immediately started by two patrol boats, ships in the area, shore patrols, an aircraft and a helicopter with negative results so far. A preliminary investigation was carried out by the Central Port Authority of Chios.
Passenger injured in fall on board
The Port Authority of Chios was informed, in the early hours of Aug 6, 2022, by the Master of the 'Nissos Samos', that while sailing from the port of Mytilini to the port of Chios, a 72-year-old man fell on the outer deck, resulting in a slight head injury. The victim was given first aid by a private doctor, and then on board the ship at the port of Chios. He was transferred to the General Hospital of Chios for the provision of further care. A preliminary investigation was carried out by the Central Port Authority of Chios.
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