In the port of the New Styrias, the ferry boot was towed Thursday night “Our Lady of Paravouniotissa” who struck the area on Tuesday. The ferry was towed without any problems, and the weather helped.

The ship was towed to the New Styrian fishing shelter, a spot next to the port, so that it could stay there, unload passenger vehicles and then be transported to repair it to Piraeus.

The operation involved 1 ship, 2 tugs and an anti -pollution boat of the Port Authority. The wind speed was about 5 beaufort.

It should be noted that divers identified Wednesday damage with multiple tears in a length of 10-15 meter to the hull of the ship.

The Port Authority announcement

SYN. Enhm. Me th chails 1, 2 p/k kai 1 Antipripantikoy skafo-elakt. KATAKLOY TOY E/C-D

What is provided in a detachment process

Operation of detachment of a ship from Xero is a complex process governed by specific legal requirements and technical specifications. The main responsibility for the business belongs to the shipownerwhich must take the necessary steps in cooperation with the competent authorities.

Process and obligations

  • Update the Authorities: The first and most important step is to immediately inform the competent Port Authorities on the incident. The omission of timely and proper information can lead to legal penalties for the master and the company.

  • Assignment to a specialized company: The shipowner has to entrust the detachment operation to a specialized shipwreck and rescue company. This company undertakes the preparation of the detachment plan.

  • Submitting a detachment plan: The shipwreck company draws up a detailed Plan of detachment and shipwreck. This plan must be submitted to the competent Port Authorities for approval. The plan includes:

    • Estimation of ship damage, usually with underwater divers.

    • The techniques to be used to detach (eg using tugs, bow lifting, load displacement).

    • Measures to tackle possible marine pollution and environmental protection.

    • The work to be done to temporarily repair the ship’s damage before detachment (eg waterproofing).

  • Coordination with the Authorities: During the business, there is a close coordination between the shipwreck company, the tugs, the Coast Guard vessels and other authorities that may be on the spot.

  • Investigating the accident: Along with the detachment operation, the preliminary investigation begins for the causes of the maritime accident. The captain can be detained and referred to the prosecutor, accused of offenses such as a wreckage of negligence or breach of the security of navigation.

It is important to note that the detachment operation does not begin unless the plan has been approved by the Port Authorities, as personnel security, environmental protection and avoid further damage on the ship.

Captain’s claims were rejected

The captain’s allegations, which on Wednesday, claimed that the ship’s rudders were damaged on Thursday by the classmate who inspected the ferry boot.

The registrar reported that no harm was On the rudders, who, in addition to the damage he cited, said that he did not see the Xero at the same time.

Captain on Wednesday was before him investigatorwho claimed in his apology that they didn’t work the rudders his and that did not see the Xero. He was prosecuted for a wreck. At present, it has been reserved by order of the investigator and will be re -established on Friday.

What does the shipowner say executive

The Ministry of Merchant Shipping sends the Prosecutor the shipowner after hours after hours had not taken the necessary actions to transport the ship.

High -ranking executive of the shipowner reported to SKAI on Wednesday: “It is a 62 -year -old captain, who has been operating for 8 years and the last two on the boat. After the incident the captain came in contact with the company owners and he apologizedwithout being able to adequately explain the causes of the sorting, attributing it to daytime and lack of attention. There were two more people on the bridge, his engineer on his left and his ticket controller. He was holding the steering wheel at the time of the collision, and for the delay of information on the incident he said he was crushing. “

In group lawsuits and lawsuits the passengers proceed

The passenger lawyer, passenger and herself on the route of the incident, Athina Apostolopoulou, speaking to ertnews.gr, stated that: “In principle we will be aware of the investigative acts and then we will declare a civil action. In the bourgeoisie, passengers will be required to compensate for the material losses they may have suffered, for the loss of profits and also of course for non -moral damage. The criminal side will be in support of the charge in order to attribute criminal responsibilities. “

Nikos Drakogiannis, president of the Young Styrian Community, said: “They are two tugs, the divers and workshop are inside. Some contact me and I inform them that we are still waiting for what will happen to their cars. “

As a passenger on the ship said: “From Tuesday night when we went out to the port there was a port with uniform and took all the names of the passengers no one has contacted us. My car is on the boat since Tuesday night is loaded with suitcases. “

Company’s announcement

“The shipowner reserves its rights regarding any unfavorable/defamatory comments, unfounded complaints and other actions that have taken place in recent days. Everything will be answered in due time and after the suffering of the passengers is over, “it said in a statement by Deligiannis Feris, a statement.

In particular, the announcement states:

Regarding the incident of Ferry Bot Panagia Paravouniotissa, which took place on August 5, 2025, we are updating you further 7-8-2025 at 17:50 as follows:

The shipowner and the company that has undertaken the detachment of the ship has submitted a draft action and is expected to be approved by the Port Authorities. This plan prefers the sealing of the ship, its detachment and transportation, a trailer to the New Styra in order to unload the vehicles of the occupants. The ship will then be towed to a shipyard to complete its repair.

The occupants can contact the “Chiotelis and Associates” office, Shaktouri 5, Piraeus Attica, at 2104294928 and at e -mail addresses 1) [email protected] 2) [email protected], 3) [email protected], 4) [email protected], in order to enter their legal complaints and claims.

The causes of the accident are also being investigated by the judicial authorities as well as by the inspectors of the shipowner, the native and the ship’s insurers. Further updates will follow when there are clear and safe findings.

Finally, the shipowner reserves its rights regarding any unfavorable/defamatory comments, unfounded complaints and other actions that have taken place in recent days. Everything will be answered in due time and after the suffering of the passengers is over.

The legal adviser to the company,
Panagiotis Chiotelis.