Tension prevailed last night on the ship «Knossos Palace»By Minoan Lines, when the planned intermediate stop at the port of Adamas in Milos was not held due to an emergency prohibition.

The ship sailed at 9pm from Piraeus to Heraklion and an intermediate stop in Milos. At around 23:30, however, while at sea, it was issued by the EMY extraordinary announcement of stormy winds, with the result that the arrival in Milos was considered dangerous to the safety of 900 passengers. Thus, the ship continued directly for Heraklion.

The decision caused tension between passengers who would land in Milos, with the company announcing at midnight to travelers that for security reasons the route was amended. At the same time, Minoan Lines, in its official announcement, says that for better passengers’ service, they had snacks, drinks and breakfasts, while securing cabins by the afternoon for the 175 people destined for Milos. Their promotion will be done with the next itinerary.

At the same time, a minor passenger had a health problem, resulting in the master to put the machines in “all power”. The ship sailed to Heraklion at 04:45, one hour and 45 minutes earlier than the scheduled, so that the child was immediately transported by ambulance to Venizelio Hospital. First aid and oxygen were provided on the ship, however, the administration of Minoan Lines and the master, with the maximum priority being security and human life, in direct communication and consultation with the Ministry of Merchant Shipping, the Port Authority of Heraklion and the Heraklion Port Authority. of Heraklion at 04:45 (one hour and 45 minutes earlier than the foreseen), where the patient was received by an ambulance.

The Coast Guard has confirmed the incident and rapid mobilization of the authorities, while Minoan Lines in its announcement stresses that its priority remains the safety and service of the passengers, respecting the instructions of the competent services.