Blue-Star-2 Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On the evening of June 22, a critical situation unfolded aboard the ferry 'Blue Star 2.' The Central Port Authority of Lavrio received an urgent call regarding a 72-year-old Greek passenger in dire need of medical attention. The vessel, which was en route from Piraeus to various destinations including Syros, Patmos, Leros, Kos, Symi, and Rhodes, swiftly altered its path to dock at Lavrio. Upon arrival, the elderly passenger was safely disembarked and promptly transported via ambulance to the General Hospital of Attica, 'Sotiria.' Meanwhile, the 'Blue Star 2' resumed its scheduled journey, ensuring other passengers remained on schedule.

On June 12, the ferry Blue Star 2, which was en route from Piraeus to the idyllic islands of the southeastern Aegean Sea, found itself making an unexpected detour to Lavrio due to a bomb threat. This vessel was carrying over 1,000 individuals, including 952 passengers and 98 crew members, when it received a concerning phone call while departing for destinations such as Syros, Patmos, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, and Rhodes. Responding swiftly to the threat, the ferry altered its course to head towards Lavrio, ensuring the safety of all onboard. Upon arrival, the area surrounding the ferry was evacuated and secured as part of a comprehensive plan to locate any potential explosives. The Greek Coast Guard, supported by a specialized team of pyrotechnicians and an explosive detection dog, promptly conducted a thorough inspection; thankfully, no explosives were found. Following the safety assessment, Blue Star 2 was cleared to continue its planned journey. A preliminary investigation into the situation has been initiated by the Lavrio Central Port Authority.

On January 24, 2026, an urgent medical situation arose aboard the Blue Star 2, prompting the vessel's Captain to notify the Port Authority of Patmos about a 45-year-old Greek crew member in need of immediate care. The affected individual, a cook aboard the ferry, was on a journey serving the Piraeus-Syros-Patmos-Leros-Kalymnos-Kos-Rhodes route. Upon reaching Patmos, the crew member was safely disembarked and swiftly transported by ambulance to the Patmos Health Center for comprehensive medical assessment. After ensuring the crew member received the necessary attention, Blue Star 2 resumed its planned itinerary without delay.

In an alarming incident on July 2, 2023, the Port Authority of Patmos responded to an emergency involving a 72-year-old passenger aboard the 'Blue Star 2'. The individual sustained facial injuries after slipping and falling on the vessel's stairs. Upon arrival at Patmos, an ambulance was ready to transport him for medical assistance. However, due to the absence of a doctor at the local Patmos Health Center, the injured man was compelled to reboard the ferry. He continued his journey to the port of Piraeus, under the vigilant care of a doctor who happened to be on the ferry. The Patmos Port Authority has initiated a preliminary investigation into this incident, shedding light on the critical need for medical personnel in island healthcare facilities.

On the night of June 24, 2025, a distressing incident unfolded as the Port Authority of Kalymnos received an urgent notification from the captain of the 'Blue Star 2'. The vessel, which was en route on its scheduled journey from Kos to Leros, made a swift emergency approach to the Kalymnos port to provide critical assistance. A 73-year-old female passenger was reportedly involved in a potential drowning incident that necessitated immediate medical attention. Upon arrival, medical personnel quickly transitioned the victim to an ambulance for urgent transport to the General Hospital of Kalymnos. Tragically, she was pronounced dead shortly after admission. In light of this heartbreaking event, the Kalymnos Port Authority has initiated a preliminary investigation and has ordered an autopsy, which will be conducted by the Forensic Medical Service of the Dodecanese to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

On February 8, 2025, an unfortunate incident occurred at the Port Authority of Tzelepi as a crew member from the vessel 'Blue Star 2' sustained an injury to his left foot. The injury happened during a tractor loading operation driven by a local resident. Emergency medical services from the Piraeus Port Authority promptly transported the injured crew member to Piraeus General Hospital for comprehensive examinations and necessary medical treatment. In response to the incident, the 1st Port Department of Tzelepi, part of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus, initiated a preliminary investigation and detained the tractor driver under Article 314 of the Criminal Code, citing negligence resulting in injury.