Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Flying-Dolphin-Xvii

On the morning of June 20, 2022, the Port Authority of Aegina received a report from the Captain of the 'Flying Dolphin XVII' regarding damage sustained during its routine journey from Piraeus to Aegina. The vessel encountered an obstruction affecting the starboard side foil. Despite the inconvenience, the ferry successfully navigated to Aegina port without the need for external assistance. All 108 passengers onboard were safely disembarked. Those traveling to Piraeus were provided alternative arrangements by the ship's owning company to reach their destination. Following an initial prohibition on the ferry's departure by the Aegina Port Authority, the situation was resolved when the vessel presented a certificate of seaworthiness from the overseeing classification society. Consequently, the 'Flying Dolphin XVII' was granted permission for a singular voyage to Perama for necessary repairs.

On the evening of June 3, 2022, the Argosaronikos Port Authority was alerted by the captain of the 'Flying Dolphin XVII' regarding an incident during its service on the route from Porto Heli to Spetses, with a final stop at Piraeus. The vessel encountered an obstruction that became entangled in one of its foils. Despite the setback, the ferry managed to reach Piraeus utilizing traditional propulsion methods and successfully disembarked all 25 passengers safely. Following this incident, the port authority instituted a temporary sailing ban on the vessel until necessary repairs are conducted and a class maintenance certificate is obtained from the relevant classification society.

On April 5, 2022, the Central Port Authority of Piraeus received a critical notification around noon from the Master of the ferry "Flying Dolphin XVII," Nabpit, regarding an engine malfunction affecting the port side main engine. This incident occurred while the vessel was en route from Piraeus to Aegina. Following the identification of the issue, the ferry promptly returned to Piraeus, where it safely disembarked its 19 passengers. The ship-owning company ensured that the affected passengers reached their destination without any inconvenience. In response to the malfunction, the Port Authority has prohibited the vessel from sailing until the necessary repairs are completed and a maintenance certificate is obtained from the assigned classification society.