Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Blue-Star-1

On November 16, 2023, a remarkable sequence of events unfolded on Greek waters involving two separate medical emergencies requiring swift action. Early in the day, the Port Authority of Milos received an alert regarding a 69-year-old Greek passenger aboard the Blue Star 1 ferry, who needed urgent medical attention. Upon the ferry's arrival at Milos, the passenger was quickly taken by ambulance to the Milos Health Center for treatment. After ensuring the passenger's safety, the Blue Star 1 continued its journey towards the port of Piraeus. Later that same evening, another medical situation arose when the Port Authority of Chania was notified of an emergency requiring medical assistance just after the departure of a vessel. A young girl onboard needed prompt hospital care, prompting the ship to turn back to the port of Souda. After disembarking the young patient for immediate treatment, the vessel was able to resume its scheduled route. These timely interventions highlight the critical role of maritime authorities in ensuring passenger safety at sea.

On July 10, 2024, the Central Port Authority of Piraeus received an alert regarding a malfunction of the port side ramp on the 'Blue Star 1.' This incident occurred as the ferry was preparing for its scheduled journey originating from the islands of Thira, Ios, Naxos, and Paros, with a total of 1,036 passengers aboard. Following an inspection, the attending classifier issued a certificate confirming the vessel's class maintenance. Subsequently, the 'Blue Star 1' successfully resumed its route later in the afternoon, ensuring a prompt continuation of service for its travelers.

In the early hours of May 4, 2024, a cable blockage on the propeller of the vessel 'Blue Star 1' raised alarms at the Central Port Authority of Piraeus. Quick to respond, a team of divers was dispatched to investigate the situation. They successfully removed the obstruction from the propeller shaft, ensuring the ship could safely continue its voyage. Following the completion of inspections and the issuance of a class maintenance certificate by the designated classification authority, the 'Blue Star 1' set sail from Piraeus. On board were 1,229 passengers ready for their journey to several stunning Greek destinations, including Syros, Patmos, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, and Rhodes.

The ferry 'Blue Star 1' faced significant challenges due to adverse weather conditions following an earlier incident on November 27, where it collided with the central pier at the Port of Naxos. Despite successfully continuing its journey to Paros and Piraeus with 523 passengers and 81 crew members after re-certification, the vessel encountered further difficulties on November 28. At noon, efforts to disembark vehicles at the Port of Naxos were thwarted by poor weather, leading to two unsuccessful attempts to approach the dock. Consequently, the ferry resumed its route toward Ios and Thira. At the Port of Ios, 31 passengers, six vehicles, and two three-wheelers were poised to board, while 39 passengers and 11 vehicles remained aboard the ferry awaiting disembarkation. The ongoing adverse weather illustrates the challenges of maritime transport in the region.