Ferry Mechanical Failures Prompt Port Authority Actions in Greece

On March 13, 2026, the Greek Coastguard notified the Port Authority of Piraeus about a mechanical failure on the ferry ‘Panprama’. The incident occurred while the vessel was navigating three nautical miles southwest of Piraeus. At that time, the ferry was on a scheduled route from Aegina to Piraeus, carrying 84 passengers, eight private cars, one truck, four motorcycles, and 17 crew members. Despite the failure, the ferry managed to sail under its own power at a reduced speed back to the port of Piraeus.

In response to the incident, the 1st Port Department of Tzelepi of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus immediately prohibited the ferry from sailing again until a seaworthiness certificate was presented from the classification society responsible for monitoring the vessel. This measure ensures the safety of passengers and cargo before the ferry can resume its operations.

Electrical Power Loss Strands Passengers on ‘Panorama’

A separate incident involving the ferry ‘Panorama’ occurred on March 26, 2024. The Karystos Port Authority received a report from the vessel’s Master stating that the ferry had lost electrical power due to a broken cooling belt on its second generator. At the time of the failure, ‘Panorama’ was on its scheduled route from Marmaris to Rafina, carrying 221 passengers along with their vehicles and an 18-member crew.

Mechanical Issues Cause Ferry Cancellations on Departure Bay Route

Following the power loss, the ferry successfully returned to Marmaris under its own power. The passengers were safely disembarked, and arrangements were made by the ship-owning company to transport them to their final destinations. The Karystos Port Authority also took precautionary measures by banning the ferry from sailing until necessary repairs were completed. Additionally, a certificate of class maintenance from the monitoring classification society was required before the ferry could operate again.

‘Panorama’ Suffers Hull Damage Before Scheduled Departure

To address the issue, the ferry’s operators were required to present a class preservation certificate from the monitoring classification society. Once this documentation was provided, the ferry was cleared to sail. These incidents highlight the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring of vessels to ensure the safety of both passengers and crew on maritime routes.