What Crew Members Say About Cossyra

On September 27, 2023, the last group of migrants from a total of 11,000 who had landed on Lampedusa was successfully evacuated to the Italian mainland. They were transported aboard the ferry 'Cossyra' after being shuttled by bus to the port. In anticipation of an expected influx of new arrivals later in the week, Red Cross officials worked diligently to clear the migrant camp on the island. To bolster efforts, additional police reinforcements and Red Cross volunteers have been dispatched to Lampedusa to manage the ongoing situation effectively. For further details, including a photo update, readers may refer to the report here: https://www.gbnews.com/news/urgent-search-for-two-migrant-boats-carrying-200-missing-in-mediterranean.

On May 13, 2014, a fire broke out aboard the Italian ferry 'Cossyra' while it was in dry dock at the Aorno basin, where it was undergoing welding repairs. The ferry, which typically operates between Trapani and Pantelleria, is owned by the Treghetti company. The blaze ignited following a small explosion in the engine room, leading to serious repercussions for the workers on site. One worker, an electrician from Palermo employed by Tesim, sustained catastrophic injuries with burns covering 80% of his body and was reported in critical condition. Another worker suffered less severe injuries and was transported to Villa Sofia for treatment; fortunately, his condition was not life-threatening. Additionally, during the firefighting efforts, a firefighter was also hospitalized in the intensive care unit due to injuries sustained while combating the flames. Multiple firefighting teams were mobilized to tackle the emergency. Geri Ferrara, the magistrate overseeing the investigation, has ordered the seizure of the engine room for further examination. Investigations led by the Harbour Authority uncovered barrels containing oil, potentially with residual fuel, which may have ignited due to sparks from the welding equipment. For further details, including photos and videos, refer to the Italian report: http://palermo.blogsicilia.it/nave-in-fiamme-nel-porto-di-palermo-operaio-ustionato-si-cerca-disperso/254117/