Working Conditions Aboard the Panormitis

On January 19, 2026, early in the morning, the Port Authority of Stylida received urgent reports regarding the grounding of the vessel 'Panormitis', which had six crew members on board. The incident occurred on a sandy shoal within the port's shipping channel. In response, the Local Emergency Plan was activated, prompting a swift reaction from the Greek Coast Guard, which dispatched a patrol boat alongside a vehicle to the grounding location. Remarkably, the 'Panormitis' was able to free itself and navigated into the port of Stylida safely, escorted by the Coast Guard vessel. Fortunately, there were no injuries recorded and no pollution incidents were reported as a result of this grounding. To ensure safety, the Stylida Port Authority has prohibited the ship from departing until it provides a certificate of seaworthiness from the relevant classification society.