Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Nikolaos

On August 12, 2021, an incident occurred aboard the 'Nikolaos' ferry operating in the Gozo Channel, where a woman fell overboard around 7:15 p.m. Authorities were alerted, and the police confirmed that the quick response led to her retrieval from the water. A Transport Malta boat successfully brought her back to shore at Ċirkewwa, where she received immediate medical attention. Subsequently, she was transported to Mater Dei Hospital for further observation. The circumstances surrounding her fall remain under investigation, as authorities seek to understand how the incident transpired.

The Gozo Channel ferry service in Malta will continue to utilize the Greek-owned vessel NIKOLAOS as its fourth ferry linking Malta and the island of Gozo. Initially set for a six-month charter, the decision to extend this agreement comes from Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana, ensuring the ferry's presence until a newly built replacement vessel is completed.

On September 12, 2018, the passenger vessel Nikolaos faced an unexpected challenge when departing from Corfu, en route to Kerkyra, Igoumenitsa. As the crew attempted to lift the port side anchor, the anchor chain inadvertently wrapped around the port propeller. In light of this incident, the Nikolaos was forced to remain docked in Corfu for necessary repairs and a class inspection scheduled for later that afternoon. The vessel was carrying 268 passengers along with their vehicles, all of whom were successfully disembarked and subsequently transported to Igoumenitsa using an alternate vessel. This incident highlights the importance of diligence during anchor operations to ensure maritime safety.