On the afternoon of Sep 15, 2024, the Central Port Authority of Piraeus was informed by the Master of 'Poseidon Hellas', that while the ferry was preparing to sail, a malfunction occurred in the port side propeller system. The ship was to carry out an approved route with 145 passengers on board, from the port of Piraeus to the ports of Aegina and Agistrio. The passengers were forwarded to their destinations by the ship's owning company aboard the 'Achaios'. The Port Authority banned the 'Poseidon Hellas' from sailing until the damage is repaired and a certificate of class maintenancepresented by the monitoring classification society.
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SALVAMAR BETELGEUSE
On Sep 13 at 8 p.m. the sailing yacht ‘Sueño’, without crew on board, stranded on the rocks of As Xubias. The Maritime Rescue Centre of A Coruña mobilised the 'Salvamar Betelgeuse', which refloated the boat and towed it to the Oza dock without any damage to the hull. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1834871587385888864
OUR OLIVIA BELLE
On Sep 14, 2024, at midnight theIllfracombe RNLi boat was tasked by the UK Coastguard to assist the Padstow lifeboat in towing the 'Our Olivia Belle'. The fishing trawler had broken down and was taking on water. The crews launched the lifeboat 'Shannon' and took over the tow three miles northeast of Hartland. The size and weight of the trawler and the need to take great care meant that progress was slow. At Ilfracombe’s outer harbour, the 'Our Olivia Belle'’s sister ship 'Our Dylan Ben' was able to take over the tow while the 'Shannon' shadowed to ensure all safely reached the moorings in the inner harbour. Five hours after launching, the lifeboat was recovered.
SALVAMAR ADHARA
On Sep 14 at 1:38 p.m. Canary time a cayuco was located three nautical miles from La Restinga (El Hierro). The Maritime Rescue Centre of Tenerife mobilised the 'Salvamar Adhara' to assist, which locates the boat and accompanied it to La Restinga. At 2.13 p.m. the 28 people on board safely disembarked at the dock.
MANISA GRETA
On Sep 13, 2024, the 'Manisa Greta', en rouite from Mindelo, suffered engine problems near the port of Las Palmas. The CCS Las Palmas of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the SAR vessel 'Miguel de Cervantes', which managed to establish a towing connection in the night. The transfer maneuver to the port tugs was carried out the next morning after daybreak due to bad weather. The ship was safely docked in the port of Las Palmas. Report with photos: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1834567021066928325