A 72-year-old passenger of a ferry traveling the Piraeus – Chania route suffered a severe beating on the morning of Wednesday, October 22.

The incident happened in the garage of “Ariadni”, when the ship was berthed in the port of Chania.

In front of the eyes of other passengers, as well as the crew, the elderly man was assaulted by a 36-year-old passengerthe driver of a black jeep, who was late getting to his vehicle for disembarking.

The alleged perpetrator of the incident ehas been identified and is wanted.

Kikilia order for EDE: “These are not tolerated”

The Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, gave an order to conduct a Sworn Administrative Examination (SOR) for the Harbor Master of Chania, as well as for the investigation of disciplinary responsibilities of the crew of the E/G-O/G ship “ARIADNI”, to the Chief of the Coast Guard – Hellenic Coast Guard, Vice Admiral L.S. Tryfona Kontiza, after the unacceptable incident of violence.

The EDE was ordered as the Harbor Master of Chania did not proceed with the required formation of a case file for the ship’s crew, nor informed directly the leadership of the Ministry and the Coast Guard, as provided by applicable regulations.

Until the completion of the EDE, the Harbor Master of Chania is removed from his duties.

The competent Port Authority has already filed a case file that will be submitted to the competent Prosecutor’s Office.

The Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy emphasizes that such behaviors are absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The primary concern and obligation is always safety and respect for the passenger.