Working Conditions Aboard the Giuseppina-Prima

On February 9, 2015, the "Tourist Ferry Boat Primo" became stranded on the shores of Casamicciola, Ischia, situated southwest of Naples in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The grounding occurred amidst inclement weather conditions, characterized by turbulent seas. The vessel was beached broadside in proximity to Pio Monte della Misericordia, not far from the Casamicciola port. At the time of the incident, the ferry was en route from Casamicciola to Pozzuoli, carrying hydrocarbon gas along with eight gasoline trucks, their drivers, and a crew of seven. Remarkably, the crew and drivers were able to exit the ferry through a trap door that led directly to the beach. Initial rescue efforts included a tugboat named "Guarracino," which attempted to refloat the ship but ultimately returned to Naples due to the challenging conditions. As the weather improved, two Medmar ferries, "Benito Buono" and "Rosa D'Abundo," made connections with the stranded vessel. After several days of efforts, the "Tourist Ferry Boat Primo" was successfully refloated on February 13 at 5 p.m. and subsequently towed back to Casamicciola. The trucks that had remained onboard were then transferred to Naples via the ferry "Bilton." This incident has sparked various media reports and visual documentation, showcasing the challenges faced during the rescue operation. For more details and visuals, readers can explore the coverage through Italian news outlets.

On February 9, 2023, the 'Tourist Ferry Boat Primo' encountered rough seas and was grounded on the beach at Casamicciola, located on the island of Ischia, southwest of Naples in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The vessel came to rest broadside in front of Pio Monte della Misericordia, just off the port of Casamicciola. At the time of the incident, the ferry was en route to Pozzuoli, carrying a cargo of hydrocarbon gas, along with eight gasoline trucks, eight drivers, and seven crew members. Thankfully, the crew and drivers were safely able to exit the ferry through a trap door onto the beach. Initial rescue efforts saw the tug 'Guarracino' attempt to pull the stranded ferry back to sea; however, these efforts were unsuccessful, prompting the tug to return to Naples. Once conditions improved, Medmar ferries 'Benito Buono' and 'Rosa D'Abundo' provided support near the grounded vessel. Ultimately, on February 13, at 5 p.m., the 'Tourist Ferry Boat Primo' was successfully refloated and is now scheduled to be towed to a mainland Italian port for inspection and repairs. For detailed coverage and updates, readers can find photos and videos through several Italian news outlets.