What Crew Members Say About Apollon-Hellas

On May 31, 2026, at approximately noon, the Master of the ferry 'Apollon Hellas' notified the Port Authority of Poros regarding an incident during its passage from Methana to Poros. This ferry operates on a regular route connecting Piraeus, Aegina, Methana, and Poros. During the journey, the vessel lost its starboard anchor. Despite this setback, the 'Apollon Hellas' successfully reached its destination in Poros, carrying 153 passengers along with six private vehicles and four motorcycles. Initially, the Port Authority of Poros prohibited the ferry from sailing until the crew produced a certificate of class maintenance from the designated classification society. Once this documentation was verified, the ferry was permitted to resume its normal operations.

On the evening of July 19, 2024, the ferry 'Apollon Hellas' faced an unexpected challenge while navigating its scheduled route from Aegina to Piraeus. During a critical berthing maneuver at Piraeus Port, the vessel's anchors became entangled due to a technical issue. Fortunately, the crew managed to safely disembark all passengers before the situation escalated. In light of the incident, the shipping company promptly arranged for an alternative ferry to continue service between Aegina and Piraeus. Initially, the Port Authority of Piraeus issued a sailing ban on the 'Apollon Hellas'. However, following an inspection and the submission of a certificate of seaworthiness from the overseeing classification society, the ferry was cleared to resume operations.

On March 9, 2024, an incident involving the ferry 'Apollon Hellas' was reported to the Central Port Authority of Piraeus. The ship's captain communicated that, while navigating along its scheduled route from Piraeus to Aegina, a mechanical issue arose due to a failure in the port-side main engine. Fortunately, the vessel managed to return to port under its own power, where all 453 passengers and their vehicles were safely unloaded. In response to the situation, the Piraeus Port Authority has strictly prohibited the ship from resuming operations until the necessary repairs are completed, alongside the submission of a class preservation certificate from the relevant classification society. Meanwhile, the shipping company took measures to ensure that the affected passengers and vehicles were transported to their respective destinations without delay.

On February 8, 2024, the ferry 'Apollon Hellas' experienced an unexpected engine failure just before its departure from Piraeus bound for Aegina. The vessel was carrying 130 passengers along with a mix of 35 cars, 13 trucks, and six two-wheel vehicles. Emergency repair efforts were immediately initiated to address the malfunction. Fortunately, after a swift response, the ferry was able to resume its operations on February 9 at 7:45 p.m., ensuring that travelers could continue their journeys.