Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Moby-Niki

On May 24, 2018, at approximately 3 p.m., the ferry 'Moby Niki', which was operating the Piombino-Porto Ferraio route, experienced a failure in its electrical panel located in the engine room. The incident occurred shortly after the vessel departed Piombino with 300 passengers onboard. Quick action allowed the ferry to return to port by 3:45 p.m. using its own power, although it did require assistance from a tugboat during the docking process. Subsequently, all passengers were transferred to other ferries as a safety precaution. Fortunately, only two crew members sustained minor injuries and were treated at the Piombino hospital. The Piombino Coastguard conducted onboard inspections, supported by technicians from Rina (Registro Italiano Navale). The 'Moby Niki' successfully resumed its sailing schedule on May 25, ensuring the continuity of service for travelers. For further details, an Italian report with accompanying photo can be found at: http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/piombino/cronaca/2018/05/24/news/avaria-alla-moby-niki-sbarcati-300-passeggeri-due-marittimi-feriti-1.16876340.

The Moby Niki, which experienced significant hull damage after colliding with an obstruction near Palmaiola Island on December 11, 2017, has successfully completed its repairs. The vessel had been under the care of Nuova Meccanica Navale Srl in Naples since December 24, 2017. After extensive work, the repair process was officially finished on March 29, paving the way for the ship to resume operations. The Moby Niki is set to depart for Portoferraio on March 30, marking its return to service following this incident.

In the bustling port of Portoferraio, divers have discovered approximately a dozen cracks on the hull of the ferry 'Moby Niki' during routine underwater inspections. Following a thorough examination by Rina technicians, specialized repair work commenced on the afternoon of December 13, under the vigilant supervision of the Port Authority. To ensure the safety of those involved in the repairs, the Port Captain has issued a ban on all activities in the area spanning from berth 3 south, where 'Moby Niki' was docked, to berth 1 north. In a proactive response to mitigate environmental risks, the Elba Coast Guard has resumed monitoring activities within the Piombino Canal to prevent any potential marine pollution stemming from the incident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the hull damage, which occurred near the island of Palmaiola. Preliminary reports indicate that at noon, the ferry had navigated past the Secca del Frate lighthouse at a dangerously close proximity, seemingly following a trajectory more aligned with Rio Marina instead of Portoferraio. It then made a sharp turn toward Cavo, traversing an area with depths of less than five meters. On December 24, 'Moby Niki' arrived at the Cantieri del Mediterraneo in Naples for further repairs at around 10 a.m. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. For more detailed graphics and analysis from Spanish sources, visit: http://www.quinewselba.it/portoferraio-moby-niki-urtato-scogli-secca-palmaiola-elba.htm