Ferry Incidents Highlight Safety Concerns in the Aegean Sea
Several recent incidents involving the ferry ‘Diagorias’ have raised safety concerns in the Aegean Sea. The most significant event occurred on April 19, 2026, when the vessel lost its starboard anchor while departing from the port of Kasos. The captain immediately reported the situation to the Port Authority. Despite this mishap, the ferry continued its journey to Sitia, carrying 397 passengers along with 31 private cars, 14 trucks, and four motorcycles. After receiving a certificate of class maintenance from the monitoring classification society, the ‘Diagorias’ was cleared to proceed on its scheduled route to Piraeus.
Medical Emergency Leads to Crew Member Evacuation
On September 2, 2026, another incident involved a medical emergency aboard the ‘Diagorias’. The Master of the ferry contacted the Port Authority of Chios to report that a crew member was feeling unwell. The affected sailor was promptly evacuated and taken to the General Hospital of Chios for first aid. While the crew member received medical attention, the ferry continued its planned route, which included stops at Mytilini, Lemnos, and Kavala. The incident underscores the importance of having medical protocols in place for crew safety during maritime operations.
