What Crew Members Say About Festos-Palace

In the early hours of December 19, 2023, a swift response from the Tzelepi Port Authority was prompted by a report from a crew member aboard the ferry 'Festos Palace'. The crew member alerted officials about a theft involving small personal items belonging to other passengers during the voyage. Upon docking at Piraeus port, authorities acted promptly and apprehended a 22-year-old male suspect, apprehending him on charges under Article 372 of the Civil Code, which pertains to theft. The first investigative unit of the Tzelepi Port Department of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus has since initiated a thorough inquiry into the incident, ensuring that justice is served for the affected travelers.

In a tragic turn of events on December 15, crew members of the 'Festos Palace' reported the passing of a 79-year-old male passenger from Greece. The incident occurred during the vessel's journey to the bustling port of Piraeus, following stops at Heraklion and Milos. Upon reaching Piraeus, authorities were alerted, and an EKAB ambulance was dispatched to retrieve the deceased. The passenger's body was subsequently transferred to the General Hospital of Nikaia 'Agios Panteleimon' for examination, where he was officially pronounced dead. The 1st Tzelepi Port Department of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus has initiated a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and has ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Forensic Medical Service of Piraeus.

On the morning of May 3, 2023, a concerning incident occurred at the Port Authority of Heraklion involving the 'Festus Palace' vessel. An 84-year-old passenger sustained head injuries during the disembarkation process after falling down a staircase on the ship. Emergency services were quick to respond, with an ambulance transporting the injured woman to the Venizelio Pananeio General Hospital in Heraklion for treatment. The Central Port Authority of Heraklion has initiated a preliminary investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.