Discover the Don-Peppino: Ratings & Maritime News

On the morning of April 20, 2019, the ferry 'Don Peppino' made its way into the port of Ischia, notably tilting dangerously to its port side. The vessel was fully loaded with both heavy vehicles and a substantial number of passengers, raising immediate concerns for safety. In response to the alarming situation, the Coast Guard of Ischia promptly launched an investigation to determine the cause of the unusual listing as the ferry arrived from Pozzuoli. During preliminary assessments, officials verified the number of occupants and vehicles onboard. Following comprehensive evaluations, the Coast Guard sought a technical assessment from Rina, the Italian Naval Register. Rina confirmed that 'Don Peppino' met class requirements, allowing the ferry to proceed with its scheduled operations without further incident. For additional details and visuals, refer to the Italian news reports: [Il Golfo 24](http://www.ilgolfo24.it/incredibile-a-ischia-la-nave-arriva-nel-porto-inclinata-su-un-lato/), [Teleischia](https://www.teleischia.com/184928/don-peppino-controlli-del-rina-tutto-ok/), and [Il Dispari Quotidiano](http://www.ildispariquotidiano.it/it/sbarco-in-stile-migranti-ad-ischia-incubo-don-peppino/).

On February 23, 2019, a maritime incident occurred involving the ferry 'Don Peppino' as it made its way from Pozzouli to Ischia. The vessel departed from Pozzouli at 07:15 a.m. but encountered challenging weather conditions upon its return to port. By 8:30 a.m., strong north-northeast winds impacted its navigation, causing 'Don Peppino' to collide with the bow of another ferry, the 'Benito Buono'. Fortunately, the incident resulted in only minor damage to the 'Benito Buono' and no injuries were reported among the passengers aboard 'Don Peppino', who were subsequently returned to Pozzuoli. For further details, including photos and videos of the event, visit the Italian news report at http://www.ildispariquotidiano.it/it/difficolta-nel-porto-di-ischia-per-il-don-peppino/ or view the incident video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oF5-4g5_w8.