Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Flying-Dolphin-Xxix

On the morning of July 18, the Port Authority of Piraeus received reports regarding engine damage to the hydrofoil 'Flying Dolphin XXIX' while it was en route to Aegina. The vessel managed to navigate back to Piraeus on its own power, where it safely offloaded its 11 passengers. Following the incident, all passengers were assisted by the company in reaching their intended destinations. The Port Authority has since halted further operations of the 'Flying Dolphin XXIX' until necessary repairs are completed and a maintenance certificate is provided by the appointed classifying authority.

On the morning of July 13, 2022, the Port Authority of Aegina received a report from the Master of 'Flying Dolphin XXIX' regarding a mechanical issue while the vessel was docked. The ferry, slated for its regular journey from Aegina to Agistrio and back to Piraeus, experienced a malfunction in its port side main engine. Consequently, the Port Authority promptly halted the ferry's departure until further notice. After the necessary documentation was provided, the ferry was permitted to make a one-time trip to its repair station located in Perama. The 'Flying Dolphin XXIX' will remain out of service until necessary repairs are completed and a certificate confirming its seaworthiness is issued by the responsible classification society. Meanwhile, the ferry company ensured that all affected passengers were redirected to their destinations without disruption.

On the morning of March 18, 2021, the high-speed ferry 'Flying Dolphin XXIX' encountered engine issues while navigating its regular route from Helios to Ermioni and Piraeus. The vessel experienced a malfunction in its starboard main engine but managed to continue its voyage using conventional propulsion. Upon reaching the port of Piraeus, all 35 passengers safely disembarked. In response to the incident, the Port Authority has mandated that the ferry remains docked until a class maintenance certificate is presented by the overseeing classification society.