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On the evening of July 3, 2025, at 7:52 p.m., the 'Af Claudia', a vessel chartered by the Africa Morocco Line (AML), encountered an allision with the quay in Algeciras while preparing to dock after its journey from Tangier-Med. The contact with the port side stern resulted in the destruction of fenders and structural damage to the boarding bridge. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the personnel on board or the port staff. The ferry itself sustained some scratches and dents above the waterline. In response to the incident, the Port Authority made the safety-conscious decision to halt maritime activities at Berth 2 until repairs could be made to the two damaged fenders and both the pier and boarding bridge underwent thorough inspections. Crews from the Port Authority's Conservation Department swiftly arrived on-site to address the situation. It is important to note that this incident did not disrupt the regular operations at the Port of Algeciras, which has four functioning berths available to facilitate the Algeciras-Tangier Med service. Ship traffic between Algeciras and Tangier continued without interruption. The 'Af Claudia' was a recent addition to the Algeciras-Tangier Med service, having commenced operations just days earlier on June 29, 2025, performing three rotations daily. For further details and images, visit: https://www.diarioarea.com/puerto-algeciras/accidente-en-el-puerto-de-algeciras-el-ferry-af-claudia-choca-y-obliga-a-cerrar-temporalmente-un-atraque/

A tragic accident occurred at the port of Patras on the night of April 24, 2025, resulting in the untimely death of a 47-year-old female crew member from the ferry 'AF Claudia'. The incident unfolded when a truck driver, a 44-year-old Greek man, reversed his vehicle without realizing she was in the path, leading to the fatal incident as she was disembarking on foot. Following the occurrence, the truck driver was taken to the hospital for treatment. The Greek Coast Guard is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, with preliminary reports indicating that the victim was tragically caught beneath the wheels of the truck while she was exiting the vessel. Notably, the victim held a low-ranking position and was of Greek nationality. The ferry is operated under the charter of the Attica Group. In the wake of this incident, a local labor union has responded by organizing a 24-hour strike at the port, with a protest rally scheduled for the afternoon of April 25.

On October 28, 2024, the Port Authorities of Corfu, Igoumenitsa, Preveza, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Katakolo, Kyllini, Messolonghi, and Patras were alerted to a generator issue aboard the ferry 'AF Claudia'. This incident occurred shortly after midday while the vessel was en route from Venice to the ports of Igoumenitsa and Patras, carrying 133 passengers. Following the generator failure, the ferry navigated safely to Patras, where it docked without incident. The Central Port Authority of Patras initially restricted the ferry from resuming its journey until the crew provided a valid certificate of class maintenance from an accredited organization. After verifying the necessary documentation, the vessel was permitted to continue its scheduled route. Meanwhile, passengers originally slated to disembark in Igoumenitsa were accommodated and transported to their destination by the ship’s management team.