The Kefalonia: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On October 25 at around noon, the Captain of the ferry 'Kefalonia' notified the Port Authority of Kyllini about a mechanical issue while navigating three nautical miles off the coast. The vessel was carrying 303 passengers and numerous vehicles, including 108 cars, one motorcycle, four trucks, one bus, and one camper, along with a crew of 43, as it headed towards Poros, Kefalonia. As a precaution, the ferry anchored safely outside of Kyllini port, prompting a response from the Greek Coast Guard, which dispatched a patrol boat to the site. Additionally, the tugboat 'Lympousakis Chios' was summoned for support. After the tug assisted in maneuvering the ferry back to safety, the 'Kefalonia' successfully docked at Kyllini, allowing passengers to disembark and vehicles to be unloaded without incident. In the aftermath, the Kyllini Port Authority began a preliminary investigation and temporarily grounded the ferry. Following a thorough evaluation by the Local Ship Inspection Team and the submission of a seaworthiness certificate from the relevant classification society, the ferry was granted permission to resume operations. The ship-owning company subsequently ensured the affected passengers were transported to their final destinations with utmost care.

On September 11, at approximately noon, the Port Authority of Zakynthos received a distress report from the captain of the ferry 'Kefalonia'. The vessel experienced significant vibrations on its port side during its unmooring maneuver while operating its routine service from Zakynthos to Kyllini. At the time, the 'Kefalonia' was carrying 222 passengers along with 85 vehicles and four buses. Following the incident, the ferry promptly returned to dock at Zakynthos, ensuring the safe disembarkation of all passengers and vehicles. The Local Ship Inspection Unit conducted a thorough inspection of the ferry. In the wake of this event, the Port Authority has prohibited the 'Kefalonia' from sailing until it can furnish a certificate of class maintenance from its respective classification society. Meanwhile, the affected passengers and vehicles were transferred to their intended destination aboard the 'Mare di Levante', under the company's arrangements.

On September 7 at midday, the Kyllini Port Authority received a report from the Captain of the 'Kefalonia,' concerning a malfunction of the vessel's vehicle ramp during its scheduled route from Zakynthos. In response, the Port Authority initially imposed a sailing ban on the vessel. However, following a thorough inspection by the local inspection team and the submission of a maintenance certificate from the responsible classification society, the 'Kefalonia' was permitted to resume its journey, carrying 63 passengers aboard.

On the afternoon of August 22, the Port Authority of Poros Kefallinia received a report from the Master of the ferry 'Kefalonia' about an incident involving ramp damage during its departure. The ferry was scheduled to transport 484 passengers to the port of Kyllini. To ensure the safe transit of these travelers, the ferry company arranged for an alternative vessel, the 'Fior die Levante', to carry them to their intended destination. Initially, the Port Department of Poros, part of the Port Authority of Kefallinia, prohibited the 'Kefalonia' from continuing its journey. However, following the submission of a class maintenance certificate from the supervising classification society, the ferry was subsequently permitted to resume operations.

On the morning of February 22, 2024, the Kyllini Port Authority received an alert from the Master of the 'Kefalonia' regarding a significant issue with the starboard side main engine. The ferry, which was poised to depart for Poros Kefallinia with 63 passengers aboard, has been grounded until a valid class maintenance certificate is provided by the overseeing classifier. Meanwhile, the ferry's owning company has arranged alternate transportation for the passengers to ensure they reach their destination smoothly.