Free with the definition of trial tactics, the captain of the passenger ferry “SAONISOS” who was accused of violating article 291 of the Criminal Code, was released after the apology to the Syros prosecutor’s office. (Disrupting the security of railways, ships and aircraft).

It is noted that on Thursday night, during the boarding process of passengers and vehicles on the E/G-O/G ship, strong weather conditions prevailed in the port of Gavrio in Andros with strong waves, as a result of which the front part of the catapult was raised and cause material damage to an I.X.E. vehicle he was attempting to board.

The I.X.E. remained immobilized at the pier and subsequently, the Master of “SAONISOS” stated that, due to the adverse weather conditions, he was unable to complete the boarding of passengers and vehicles and considered it unsafe for the ship to stay in the port of Gavrio.

The driver of the vehicle that suffered material damage had filed a lawsuit at the Port Authority of Andros against the Master of the ship and against everyone responsible.

It is noted that the Ministry of Shipping has ordered an investigation into the incident, while the ship-owning company announced the dismissal of the master and the temporary suspension of the ship’s routes.