Aero-3-Highspeed Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On January 19, 2026, a distressing event unfolded when the Tzelepi Port Authority received an urgent report from the captain of the passenger vessel 'Aero 3'. The vessel was en route from Piraeus to Aegina and Agistri when a 72-year-old Greek passenger required immediate medical attention. In response to the emergency, 'Aero 3' promptly returned to Piraeus, allowing for a swift medevac. An ambulance was dispatched to the port to transport the passenger to Piraeus General Hospital. Unfortunately, despite the efforts made, the passenger was pronounced dead upon arrival. In light of this tragic incident, the Tzelepi Port Department 1 of the Piraeus Central Port Authority commenced a preliminary investigation and has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

On December 10, 2025, a significant incident involving the ferry 'Aero 3 Highspeed' unfolded as it navigated its scheduled route from Porto Heli, covering key destinations Spetses, Ermioni, Hydra, Poros, and ultimately Piraeus. The accident occurred with 29 passengers and 9 crew members on board, when the vessel's starboard main engine experienced a mechanical failure after a foreign object became lodged in the propulsion system. Following the incident, the captain promptly alerted the Port Authority of Poros, allowing the ferry to dock safely. Upon arrival, the local authorities took precautionary measures by halting the ferry's departure. However, after thorough repairs were completed and a class maintenance certificate was provided by the responsible classification society, the 'Aero 3 Highspeed' was cleared to continue its operations.

On November 11, 2025, the Port Authority of Aegina received an alert from the captain of the 'Aero 3' regarding a malfunction of its port side main engine while en route to Agistri. The high-speed catamaran was servicing the route connecting Piraeus, Aegina, and Agistri when the incident occurred. Fortunately, the ferry managed to navigate safely to Agistri, where all passengers were disembarked without incident. However, the Port Authority of Aegina imposed a sailing ban on the vessel until it could provide a seaworthiness certificate from the designated classification society. Following this, the ferry was granted permission for a one-time trip back to Piraeus without passengers to undergo necessary repairs. Meanwhile, the ship-owning company ensured that 21 passengers waiting in Agistri for a trip to Aegina and 123 travelers in Aegina bound for Piraeus were safely transferred to their destinations.