The Pirihios: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On March 5, 2028, at 1:42 p.m., a noteworthy maritime incident occurred off the coast of Kali Limenes. The livestock carrier 'Norland', which was en route from Koper to Beirut laden with livestock, encountered the bunker barge 'Menalon' during berthing maneuvers. The collision took place while 'Norland' was anchored and awaiting refueling operations. Initial assessments revealed notable damage to the 'Norland', including indentations in the steel plates of its crew accommodation area, bent frames, and a shattered porthole. Meanwhile, the 'Menalon' sustained damage to its bulwark’s steel plate and several brackets. Following the incident, the 'Norland' successfully made its way to Beirut, arriving on March 15. After fulfilling its bunkering duties for 'Norland', the 'Menalon' promptly returned to Kali Limenes later that same day.

On the evening of October 11, 2015, a notable maritime incident occurred at the Hellenic Petroleum terminal in Elefsis, Greece. The mooring lines of three tankers—'Aegean Rose,' 'Eviapetrol IV,' and 'Menalon'—were forcibly severed as sudden weather changes disrupted their secure berthing. Quick actions by the crews, along with the terminal staff, enabled them to halt fuel operations and disconnect cargo hoses. Unfortunately, some residual fuel leaked into the waters, resulting in pollution affecting roughly 500 square meters of the marine environment. As the 'Aegean Rose' and 'Eviapetrol IV' drifted and collided with one another, the 'Aegean Rose' sustained noticeable scratches and dents on its portside, while the 'Eviapetrol IV' incurred damage to its cargo deck, including dented and broken railings. In response to the incident, both tankers were detained for thorough surveys and investigations to assess the damages and environmental impact.

On April 22, 2012, the Hellenic Coast Guard announced that the tanker Blue Ocean has been successfully refloated and anchored safely off the coast of Thessaloniki. Fortunately, authorities reported no leaks or water ingress during the refloating operation. Following the incident that led to the vessel grounding due to a mechanical failure, a thorough survey of the tanker is now underway. Marine traffic data from late April 22 indicated that the Blue Ocean is back in motion in the Aegean Sea, likely continuing its voyage.