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On April 5, 2020, an incident occurred in the bustling port of Piraeus when the ferry 'Stavros' collided with the 'European Star', a vessel that had been anchored since December 2, 2019, at Keratsini port. The allision took place as the 'Stavros' was maneuvering within the port's confines. Both vessels sustained damage, prompting officials from the 2nd Port Department of Keratsini to impose a sailing ban on the 'Stavros'. By April 6, both ships were secured at the new Drapetsona pier in Keratsini. A preliminary investigation has been initiated by the local Port Authority to assess the circumstances of the accident. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or environmental pollution as a result of the allision.

In a recent maritime incident, the container ships 'Stavros' and 'European Star' collided at the new Drapetsona port situated in Keratsini. Fortunately, the incident resulted solely in material damages, with no reported injuries or environmental pollution stemming from the collision. Authorities have responded promptly, with the 2nd Keratsini Port Department of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus initiating an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Efforts to restore the 'Ibn Batouta' ferry are making progress as the vessel's owners have supplied a new batch of spare parts based on the recommendations from the class surveyor. Repair operations are actively taking place at a shipyard in Tuzla, where shore-based technical teams are diligently working to bring the ferry back to operational status. As of April 23, 2018, the 'Ibn Batouta' remains docked at the Tuzla shipyard. This ferry was initially towed to Durres for repairs on August 28, 2015, but work was suspended on February 2, 2017, leaving uncertainty about the timeline for its completion. Ongoing updates will shed light on the future of this vital maritime asset.