Discover the Dimitrios-P: Ratings & Maritime News

On the morning of March 28, 2023, the Port Authority of Salamina received a report regarding the 'Dimitrios P', which was on a scheduled journey from Perama Megaridos to Faneromeni Salamina, carrying 28 passengers and 16 vehicles. The vessel encountered a steering failure, leading to an allision with the moored 'Kaptan Stavros'. This unfortunate incident resulted in damage to both vessels. The Central Port Authority of Piraeus is conducting a preliminary investigation and has detained the Master of the ferry. Additionally, both ships have been prohibited from sailing until they can present a certificate of seaworthiness from the relevant classifiers. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and no signs of marine pollution were detected.

The ferry 'Dimitrios P' encountered an engine malfunction while navigating its regular route from Perama to Palukion in Salamina, carrying 52 passengers at the time. Prompt assistance arrived as two vessels responded to the situation. Fortunately, the ferry was able to safely make its way to the port of Palukia, where all passengers and vehicles were successfully disembarked. Following the incident, the Central Port Authority of Piraeus has initiated a preliminary investigation and has issued a sailing ban on the vessel until repairs are completed.

On the morning of August 5, 2021, the Port Authority of Perama received a notification from the captain of the cargo vessel 'Dimitrios P' regarding an allision involving the ship's catapult and the pier during its arrival from Paloukia. Port Authority officials promptly arrived on-site to assess the situation, discovering minor material damage to the pier caused by the incident. In response to the allision, the Central Port Authority of Piraeus has temporarily prohibited the 'Dimitrios P' from setting sail again.