Reviews & Ratings for the Catania

On June 26, 2025, a significant maritime incident occurred at the port of Igoumenitsa when the vessel 'Catania' collided with the ferry 'Kydon Palace' (IMO: 9204568). The 'Catania', which was coming from Patras, had on board 34 crew members, 11 passengers, 15 vehicles, and 377 trailers when it struck the starboard side of the 'Kydon Palace' during its mooring maneuver. The 'Kydon Palace' was docked at pier 8 and primed for departure to Brindisi, carrying 95 crew members, 172 passengers, 67 vehicles, and 80 trailers at the time of the incident. Currently, the reasons behind this allision remain unclear, but fortunately, neither passengers nor crew were reported injured. However, both vessels, as well as port facilities, sustained damage that necessitated urgent attention. Local port authorities responded quickly, initiating an investigation into the collision while ensuring a technical inspection was performed on both ships to safeguard the well-being of all involved. In the wake of the incident, the Port Authority of Igoumenitsa has mandated that the involved vessels remain docked until all damages are addressed and the requisite class maintenance certificates are acquired from the appropriate classification societies. The affected passengers were provided with alternate transportation to their destinations by the operating company. Furthermore, the Central Port Authority is conducting a preliminary inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident. They have taken steps to arrest the 45-year-old Captain of the 'Catania' under several sections of the Criminal Code, including charges for common hazardous damage due to negligence and violation of traffic regulations aimed at preventing collisions. For further developments on this incident, a detailed report can be found at the following link: [Chania Ships Report](https://www.chaniaships.com/post/%CE%BD%CE%B1%CF%85%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C-%CF%80%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%B9%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF-%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BC%CE%AC%CE%BD%CE%B9-%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%82-%CE%B7%CE%B3%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%BC%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%AF%CF%84%CF%83%CE%B1%CF%82-%CF%83%CE%B5-%CE%B5%CE%BE%CE%AD%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BE%CE%B7-%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CE%AD%CF%81%CE%B5%CF%85%CE%BD%CE%B5%CF%82-%CF%84%CF%89%CE%BD-%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BC%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8E%CE%BD-%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%87%CF%8E%CE%BD?fbclid=IwY2xjawLKE4lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmMd5wR8s4OGgboNzF_cpu_a9WNs2j71Qx-iEpsQVmaAgx5QhOsgQRucRgik_aem_vV1WHFc78X9bSXRaXyH5MQ.

On October 17, 2017, a distressing event unfolded as a passenger fell overboard from the ferry 'Catania' during its route from Palermo to La Goulette. The incident occurred approximately 20 kilometers from the shores of the island of Zembra. In response to the emergency, a naval unit along with a helicopter was promptly deployed to the area to conduct a search for the individual who went missing. Efforts continued in hopes of locating the passenger.