To the adverse weather conditions that prevailed in the sea area of ​​Aegina (8 to 9 Beaufort), the ship-owning company of the ship “Achaios” attributes the non-morning disembarkation of all passengers at the port as well as the breakage of a glass pane that occurred in the ship’s salon.

As he states in his announcement the Ministry of Shipping the ship was on a scheduled route from the port of Piraeus to Aegina with 330 passengerss, 38 cars, 6 trucks, 8 two-wheelers and 3 buses.

Upon arrival at the port of Aegina multiple approaches were made and when it managed to dock 50 passengers were disembarked.

Then due to the strong winds prevailing in the sea area 8 to 9 Beaufort it was deemed unsafe for the ship to remain, which returned to the port of Piraeus, where it safely disembarked its passengers.

During the voyage to the port of Aegina a pane of glass was broken, due to the vibrations, in the passenger compartment of the ship without injury.

According to the company, those passengers returned to Piraeus and wished to continue their journey, they were transferred on the next ferry route at 15:15, while the rest were compensated according to the prescribed procedures.

As stated in its announcement, Achaios Ferries Maritime Company is a member of saronic ferries no passenger was injured by the glass breakage incident while all the necessary safety measures were observed with the installation of a wooden patch, in accordance with safe navigation procedures.

He also adds that upon the arrival of the ship in the port of Aegina, despite the difficult weather conditions prevailing at 8 to 9 Beaufort, the master, prioritizing the safety of the passengers and crew, moored the ship safely.

However, due to the strong waves and adverse conditions that prevailed, the stay of the ship and the safe disembarkation of passengers and vehicles was not possible and therefore, in consultation with the port authority, it was decided to leave the port and after a period of stay waiting for the weather to improve, return to Piraeus.

The company reports that upon the ship’s arrival at the port of Piraeusan inspection was carried out by the Merchant Shipping Inspectorate and the ship was deemed seaworthy, continuing its routes as normal.

The ship-owning company Achaios Ferris Nautiki Etairia, a member of Saronic Ferries, would like to thank passengers for their understanding and cooperation in these adverse conditions.