April 29, 2013, 11:27 pm
The 133 meter long, 13206 dwt freighter Pirireis sank after collision with the 8937 dwt container ship Consouth in the Ionian Sea near Sapientza, Greece. The Pirireis sank quickly after the collision. Seven crew were rescued, but two perished with another eight missing. No injuries to the 16 crew on the Consouth. The Pirireis was en route to the Ukraine with a cargo of fertilizer. The cause of the collision is unknown. Reports state that visibility was good and weather was not a factor.
January 25, 2013, 3:30 pm
The 130 meter long, 783 dwt r0-ro passenger ferry Aqua Maria allided with a pier at Lavrio, Greece. The Aqua Maria was departing Lavrio bound for Piraeus when it struck a quay. The vessel suffered only slight damage, but was detained until the Aqua Maria could be inspected. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
January 25, 2013, 2:51 pm
The 100 meter long freighter Regina 1 suffered a fire while berthed at Piraeus, Greece. The fire broke out in the engine room, but was quickly extinguished by the crew. The engine room suffered only minor damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation and detained the Regina 1 until the vessel is inspected.
January 17, 2013, 10:50 pm
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The 199 meter long, 8500 dwt ro-ro ferry Coraggio allided with a pier at Igoumenitsa, Greece. The ferry had arrived at Igoumenitsa from Venice with 114 passengers and crew when the ferry struck the pier. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Authorities have detained the vessel until the Coraggio can be inspected for damage.
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